After visiting Machu Picchu we continued our journey in the sacred valley to Urubamba because we were keen to visit the Salt Pans of Maras which are nearby. In Urubamba we hired a private taxi (taxis are stationed on the corner of Padre Barre and Av Mariscal Castilla) to take us to the Salinas de […]
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The real cost of visiting Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu is probably one of those places many of us have on our bucket list. It certainly was for me and it was an absolutely magical experience to see the famous Inca ruins. It’s expensive to visit Machu Picchu. There are costs for: site entrance; train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes); […]
Lake Titicaca and the floating islands of Urus under threat?
Having seen many documentaries of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world at nearly 4000 metres above sea level, I was looking forward to visiting Puno and the floating islands of Urus in Peru. After a long bus journey from Arequipa to Puno we were keen to explore the area and visit the […]
Cusco, Peru
Visiting Cusco in the Sacred Valley of Peru left me feeling in awe of this former Inca capital. As in so many cities in South America the Spanish invaders left – among many other things – their architectural mark by building cathedrals, churches and stately homes, yet in Cusco you can still step back in […]