Peru hiking – Aracari Travel

How To Hike To Machu Picchu

Storymaker — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:50:12 +0000

Interview with Mark Green, Aracari Travel Planner Machu Picchu is Peru’s most popular tourist attraction, receiving close to 1.6 million visitors in 2018. Hiking to Machu Picchu, either on the Inca Trail or via one of the alternative trails, is a truly awe-inspiring way to journey to one of the 7 recognized new wonders of [...]

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Visiting Uyo Uyo Ruins in Colca

Marisol — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:37:17 +0000

The history rich Colca Valley is scattered with ancient ruins. One of these sites, Uyo Uyo, is an especially great place to explore the ancient cultures of the region and Peru. Reachable either on foot or horseback, a visit to Uyo Uyo ruins is the ideal way to acclimatize to the high altitude of the region, while absorbing some [...]

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Canocota Canyon Colca Peru Hike

Marisol — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:54:06 +0000

As one of the lucky countries with the Andes decorating its landscapes, Peru is rich in hiking and climbing opportunities for adventure travelers. But the best part about the varied terrain is that there is trekking for every skill set and fitness level. A great hike for soft adventurers, who love to be outside but [...]

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Madrigal Chimpa Fortress Hike in Colca Peru

Marisol — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:07:36 +0000

Recently back from an incredible trip to The Colca Valley and Canyon, I want to share one of my highlights – a half day hike in Colca Peru to the pre-Incan Madrigal Chimpa Fortress. Sitting high above the Colca Valley (4,412m / 14,475ft), it has kept watch over the lands below since 1,200 AD. The exact history of [...]

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Exploring Rainbow Mountain Peru

Marisol — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:51:45 +0000

As an avid trekker and outdoor enthusiast, the vast offerings of Peru and the Andes Mountains are a dream come true. Occasionally I find myself overwhelmed by the options I have at my fingertips, but when I arrived in Cusco for the first time there was no doubt in my mind what my priority adventures [...]

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Machu Picchu Hiking Tours

Marisol — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:39:56 +0000

While a visit to the iconic Inca citadel Machu Picchu is a must-see highlight of most visitors’ trip to Peru, how you experience it, and how you get there is completely up to you, with lots of options to choose from. Remember that sometimes the journey is half the adventure! Here we share information on the best [...]

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Hike to Laguna 69 in the Cordillera Blanca

Marisol — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:16:27 +0000

This was my first hiking trip in Peru, and what a place to start! The hike to Laguna 69 was one of the top on my peru adventure travel bucket-list. The Cordillera Blanca mountain range attracts hiking enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies from all over the world. As the world’s second highest mountain range after the Himalayas, the [...]

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Lodge-to-Lodge Ausangate Trek

Alice Farkas — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:52:19 +0000

While recently in the Cusco region, I took the opportunity to hike the lodge-to-lodge Ausangate trek. This is an incredible high altitude 5 day trek, staying overnight at authentic and comfortable mountain lodges. Walk along a miraculous trekking route that passes beneath the snow covered peak of Ausangate amidst other wonders. The Lodge-to-Lodge Ausangate Trek combines core [...]

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