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While we thoroughly enjoyed discovering different parts of Peru, the purpose of our trip was to see Machu Picchu. We went during the dry season so as to capitalize on the weather and we weren't disappointed! The weather can change minute-to-minute at Machu Picchu, but we were lucky to have beautiful, clear skies. For most people the journey begins at Ollantaytambo where you board a train to Aguas Calientes, the village that supports Machu Picchu. You have a choice of train

The Sacred Valley of Peru is an area stretching about 60 miles from the town of Pisac, 20 miles northeast of Cusco, to Machu Picchu. It runs along the beautiful Urubamba River and derives its name at least in part from the Incan temples that dotted it as well as its natural beauty and fertility. The Urubamba River We spent an unforgettable day with our guide driving through it on our way to Ollantaytambo where we boarded the train to Machu Picchu. Cusco, where we stayed the

Cusco is not for the faint of heart. About 700 miles southeast of Lima and sitting in the Andes Mountains at just over 11,100 feet, most...

The Archbishop's Palace, Plaza Mayor If you go to Machu Picchu, chances are that you'll travel through Lima as the brand new (as of June...

Thanks to our daughter Katie for this guest post from 2019! I work for an international development organization based in Arlington, VA....