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Puerto Maldonado is one of my favorite places to experience the Peruvian Amazon up close. Surrounded by lush rainforest and incredible biodiversity, Puerto Maldonado is the perfect starting point for exploring Madre de Dios and Tambopata National Reserve. The best part is that you can book an Amazon jungle lodge tour that takes care of everything – they’ll pick you up from the airport and drop you off afterward, so you...Read More

Here’s something many travelers don’t realize: when planning Peru Amazon Jungle Tours, you don’t need to return to Lima to reach the Amazon rainforest. Cusco is not only the place to go when you want to visit Machu Picchu – it’s also one of the best starting points for exploring the Peru Amazon. From the high peaks of the Andes, it’s surprisingly easy to descend into the lush lowlands of...Read More

The Peruvian Amazon is a must-visit for anyone who loves nature and adventure. It’s a vast, living landscape that stretches over half of Peru, where rivers carve their way through dense rainforest and wildlife thrives in every corner. It is home to more than 30 species of monkeys, over 850 species of birds, and 200 species of mammals – one of the highest diversities in the entire Amazon Basin. I...Read More

Visiting Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but many travelers are surprised to learn that they must choose a specific circuit to enter Machu Picchu. I get it – there are so many ticket options, and figuring out which one is the best can feel really confusing. Keep reading, and we will break it all down for you. This guide explains the new circuits in detail so you can decide which...Read More

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten a message that starts with: ‘Help! I’m in the city of Cusco, how do I get a Machu Picchu ticket for tomorrow?’ Sadly, most of the time I have to break the bad news – tickets sell out fast. That’s exactly why I wrote this post about Machu Picchu tickets to give you all the details you need to avoid stress and...Read More