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Inter-city bus travel in Peru ranges widely in quality of experience. Several bus companies operate, often in the same areas. Your ride might be a stiffing experience, with no air conditioning, cramped, stinking and battered seats, and live chickens sharing the luggage areas. Or you might ride in air conditioned comfort with leather recliners, excellent food and drink service, personal multi-channel video screens, clean on-board bathrooms, and a smooth speedy ride.
May, 09th
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The renowned actor Richard Gere arrived to Cusco this morning, and is expected to visit Machu Picchu in the following hours... or days. Mr. Gere enlarges the list of world known celebrities that have recently visited Cusco and the Lost City of the Incas, a list that includes such names as Ron Howard, Woody Harrelson, Susan Sarandon, Cameron Díaz, and Bill Gates.
It's not known for how long will Richard Gere stay in Cusco, or when will he start his ascend to Machu Picchu... or if the 61-year-old actor will take the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu or settle for a more laid-back transportation.
Photo Spaceodyssey, published under a CC license.
March, 15th
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This year 2011 marks the centenary of the discovery of Machu Picchu, and Peru is preparing a series of events and ceremonies to celebrate it. The central ceremony will be held on July 7th 2011 in the Incan citadel. Peruvian Nobel Prize winner, Mario Vargas Llosa, will open the centennial ceremony.
The celebration of the centenary of Machu Picchu --which will be broadcast via satellite-- is expected to attract an audience of at least 500 million people around the world.
February, 18th
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This are the top 10 things you cannot miss during your visit to Peru. From the pretty obvious --visiting Machu Picchu or doing the Inca Trail-- to the more underground (like tasting the fantastic blend of Peruvian-Asian cuisines).
September, 10th
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Huancaya’s single biggest attraction is the near endless array of gushing waterfalls that snake through the valley, as the Río Cañete makes its way to the coast. The falls are somewhere between being true waterfalls and river rapids, and they form a continuous trail of foaming water for several kilometers along the valley floor.
September, 03rd
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Group travel can be a great way of exploring Peru, in particular when it comes to interest-specific trips involving adventurous travel that will probably take you off the beaten track.
Cost reduction, fun potential among group members, and experience sharing are probably the greatest advantages of group travel. Group travel though isn’t for everyone and if you’re of the lone-traveller type, it probably isn’t for you. Indeed, even the more friendly and outgoing could find that travelling in packs isn’t easy, as people problems and personality conflicts might be frequent (Photo: Christian Haugen).
July, 07th
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May to October --the dry season-- is usually seen as the best period to visit Machu Picchu. However, it can get pretty crowded, specially during July and August, somewhat ruining the spiritual dimension of the experience. Besides, nights can get quite cold during these months.
The rainy season, from November to April, brings heavy rains, with most precipitations coming down in January and February. It’s usually clear and dry most mornings with outbursts of heavy rain in the afternoons. During this period, some roads might be closed by landslides or flooding, in particular those leading to villages off the beaten track. And still, some people will take more pleasure in travelling during this period, as there are much less tourists around and a can a more mystic atmosphere can be experienced. Just consider the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is usually closed during February for maintenance.
July, 05th
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Finally, the complete ride from Cusco all the way to Aguas Calientes (the town-gateway to Machu Picchu) will be shortly restored. According to PeruRail officials, the popular 68-mile rail line from Cusco will be fully operative starting July 1st 2010. The railroad tracks was severely damaged during January’s heavy rains.
June, 28th
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Undoubtely, Lima has become a World Culinary Capital. Its Restaurant scene, extremely rich and varied, boasts from sophisticated Novo Andean eateries to low-key -yet delicious- cevicherias, from highly innovative signature-cuisine restaurants to humble, generous chifas (Peruvian-Chinese restaurants). Remember to reserve a couple of days in Lima for an exciting gastronomic adventure!
March, 12th
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