Practical planning notes for Peru: routes, timing, decisions to make early and ideas to discuss with Deicy before booking.
Cash or card: you'll want bothPeru's official currency is the sol (PEN). Cards are widely accepted in Cusco's hotels, larger restaurants and tour operators, but smaller restaurant…
Why Cusco hits harder than you expectCusco sits at roughly 3,400 meters (about 11,150 feet) above sea level. If you're arriving from a coastal city — Lima, Miami, Los Angeles, mos…
Two companies, two families of trainsOnly two companies run trains to Machu Picchu: PeruRail and Inca Rail. Both leave from the Cusco area or from Ollantaytambo and end in Aguas C…
Cusco altitude: how to place Humantay and Rainbow Mountain in your itineraryKeep arrival day light when possible.Use City Tour or Sacred Valley before demanding hikes.Do not stack…
Should you visit the Sacred Valley before Machu Picchu?Yes, if your route continues from Ollantaytambo to the train.Return to Cusco if Machu Picchu is not the next step.Do not ove…
Machu Picchu tickets in 2026: what you should check before bookingAs of 2026, Machu Picchu planning must be reviewed by date because circuits and availability can change. [CONFIRM…
Lima, Ica and Cusco in 10 days: how to order the routeStart with Lima and the coast if your international flight arrives there.Move to Cusco only when you have enough days left fo…
Palcoyo vs Vinicunca: which Rainbow Mountain route should you choose?Vinicunca is the better-known route and has stronger search demand.Palcoyo can be positioned as an alternative…
Machu Picchu full day or 2 days: which option fits your trip?Choose full day if time is tight and you accept a long travel day.Choose 2 days if you want a calmer train connection …
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