Ausangate Mountain is definitely one of the most spectacular treks in the Cusco region. The trek itself is a circle around a beautiful snow-covered peak – Ausangate (6,384m). Thus, it consists of spectacular landscapes, llamas, alpacas, lakes and colored mountains. The best time to discover the Ausangate route is between April and the middle of October. My...
Do you love adventure? And bikes? Do you want to see more of the Cusco region, in a shorter about of time? Well, Cusco has no shortage of bicycle trips to offer. What you need to know before starting: First: Peru and especially the Cusco region are havens for bikers and biking adventures. Amazing landscapes,...
Horseback riding near Cusco can be a great alternative for your first days in high altitude. Cusco is definitely Peru’s most popular city, and every year over a million tourists pass through it, most of them heading to Machu Picchu. However, some are unprepared for the altitude. It is recommended you rest for up to two...
Cusco is the perfect base for any trekking adventures you might want to do. The surrounding highlands are filled with potential. Some of these routes are better, faster, safe and just more comfortable when organized with a tour company; but some are easy to do on your own, at almost no cost! Are you interested...
If you are planning to stay in Cusco for at least some weeks, it could be more beneficial to either rent a room or an apartment. And as Cusco is a busy town, it is a lot easier if you know some things ahead of time. Here are some tips: In the high season (usually between...
