South America

  • Puquio, Peru

    TRIP INFO BOX Route Abancay, Peru – Puquio, Peru (3S) Distance 308Km Travel Time 7hours Road Conditions Great tarmack, Tarantulas crossing Weather Good, cold with drizzle & hail on high pass Terrain Gorgeous…

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  • The Beasts Come Out in Abancay, Peru

    TRIP INFO BOX Route Urubamba, Peru – Abancay, Peru (28B,28,3S) Distance 298Km Travel Time 7 hours Road Conditions Good asphalt, some works after Cuz., steep descent 55Km after Cuz. (dogs!) , police 80Km…

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  • No BBQ in Urubamba, Peru

    TRIP INFO BOX Route Santa Teresa, Peru – Urubamba, Peru (RN28B) Distance 162Km Travel Time 6 hours Road Conditions Rough dirt to St. Maria, then excellent asphalt, fallen rocks, dogs! Weather After St.…

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  • Farewell Santa Teresa, Peru

    TRIP INFO BOX Location Aguas Calientes to Santa Teresa Ticket Price n/a Return Trekking Time 4 hours, (+30 min by taxi) Retun Distance 20Km walking, 16Km by taxi Terrain Easy, level trek in…

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  • Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru

    (We have discussed the technicalities about planning the Machu Picchu visit in detail in our article “INFO: Machu Picchu Glossary and Planning Guide” so if you’re confused and trying to arrange your visit,…

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  • A Step Into the Past – Ollantaytambo, Peru

    TRIP INFO BOX Route Cuzco, Peru – Ollantaytambo, Peru (RN3S,RN28B) Distance 70Km Travel Time 2 hours Road Conditions Good tarmac Weather Sunny & cloudy Terrain Mountain valleys Food and Petrol Cuzco, Urubamba Accommodation…

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