Inti Raymi (the festival of the Sun) was the largest and most exciting celebration in the Inca period and today it is the 2nd largest festival in Latin […]
Top 10 what to do in and around Cusco
We often get the question, what else is there to do around Cusco besides trekking and hiking to Machu Picchu? Well, you will be amazed about all the […]
Quinoa, the supergrain of the Andes!
The highly nutritious ‘quinoa’ is known to be the most sacred of grains to the Inca culture, who named it “Chesiya Mama”, meaning the “Mother Grain”. It is […]
A Quick Guide to Cusco´s Street Food!
Street food in Cusco! Should you try it? People back home for sure told you not to and so do some travel guides…. But living in Cusco as […]
Marinera, a typical Peruvian dance!
Marinera is a coastal dance of Peru and it is a graceful and romantic couple’s dance that uses handkerchiefs with the dancers´ hands. The dance is an elegant […]
The Mysterious Streets of Cusco city
Strolling the streets of Cusco is quite an experience; strenuous but full of magic and charm. The city of Cusco in Peru is built 3.430m high, surrounded by […]
Five tips for keeping safe while studying Spanish in Cusco
Now you´ve made it to Peru! Bienvenidos! Here are 5 tips for keeping safe, getting a great bargain and enjoying the exciting cultural nuances of Peru that may […]
Top 10 Cusco Peru Do´s & Don’ts: tips from a Spanish student
1. Eat the cuy. Seriously. One culture’s messy house pet is another’s roasted main course. You might want to avoid its eyes the first time, as it will […]
10 Tips to Make a Difference During Your Vacation
When I first traveled to Peru, I felt this overwhelming desire to help. I wanted to give back to the people who had been so generous to me. […]
10 Questions to Help You Compare Tour Prices
Recently I was looking to see how Llama Expeditions’ tour prices compared to other guided tours in Peru. The range of prices was baffling. Some tours were so […]