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Choosing a Machu Picchu backpack is not anywhere near as straightforward as it may seem! Strict regulations govern those starting a hike to Machu Picchu or participating in a day trip to the site, including requirements for backpacks. Hence this guide, which is here to steer you through the maze of picking the best backpack for Machu Picchu. In fact when you backpack to Machu Picchu, you will leave most...Read More

If you want to find the best hotels in Cusco, Peru, this guide will walk you through all our recommended options. This list includes the hotels that we, here at Apus Peru, personally book for our clients. Each hotel is checked and reviewed by one of the team, making sure that it meets our high quality standards.   We believe that where you stay during your vacation affects your overall...Read More

Whether you’re finally planning to tick the Inca trail off your bucket list, or are a seasoned hiker seeking a new pair of trekking poles, finding the best collapsible products can be a challenge. With so many options to choose from, how do you pick between brands, price brackets, and aluminum or carbon fiber construction? What is the best collapsible hiking poles for Peru or other treks worldwide? This guide...Read More

Whether you’ll be following the well-trodden Inca Trail or are planning to access the Lost City of the Incas via another, lesser-known route – such as the Salkantay Trek – the most important part of trip preparation is to perfect your Machu Picchu packing list. Well, that and wearing in your hiking boots, of course. Why is it so important to get your packing list for Machu Picchu right? While...Read More

To begin, and as a background for this guide to the best hiking boots for Machu Picchu, here is my take on the things you need to know when buying hiking footwear. A while ago, my mum took one look at my beloved hiking shoes and stated – “wow, you need new shoes”! It’s true that this particular pair of Merrell hiking shoes for women had done thousands of kilometres...Read More