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This original spot offers a tasting room (or taproom) that is open to the public from Friday to Sunday in the afternoons or by special arrangement. Our friends from Cerveceria del Valle also contribute to local development and sustainability. The folk down at The Sacred Valley Brewing company (Cerveceria del Valle Sagrado) also consider Threads of Peru (ToP) a worthy organisation and positive contributing force in Cusco. Threads of Peru...
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We would like to share a review with you and a little anecdote from one of our clients while travelling with us on their Peruvian family adventure tour, Christmas 2014. We helped plan their bespoke ‘child friendly’ itinerary in which they spent time on the beach in Lima, went hiking in Chaullacocha, visited Maras Moray and Salineras, the Chichubamba Community project, onwards to Machu Picchu and last but not least...
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Even for experienced campers and trekkers, a trip in the Andes is often a unique experience with new challenges.  Here are a few ideas and suggestions to take into consideration as you prepare for your trek! Altitude can greatly influence how you feel and what you are capable of. Depending on how long you are in Cusco or other high-altitude areas before you depart, the altitude of most Apus Peru treks...
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  In May 2015, Paul Seery and his friend Chris Vayansky went off the beaten path Peru. The pair chose Apus Peru’s unique 6-day itinerary, Ausangate Hike to Sibinacocha Lake. Here is Paul’s personal account of that experience, an in-depth review of this alternative Peru trek. RELATED: Why You Should Trek to Ausangate Cusco The Spirit of Apu Ausangate Off the Beaten Path With Apus Peru We elected to trek with...
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I recently hiked our unique to Apus Peru ‘Inca Traditions Weaving and Pumamarca’ one day hike. Here’s my blog. Pumamarca was supposedly a control point allowing access to the Inca town of Ollantaytambo from multiple valleys and above the site is part of the old original Inca trail which is now not accessible. The ruins themselves are still well hidden from most of the popular trails and thus rarely visited by...
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  • Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
  • Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
  • Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
  • The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩

Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚

#apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
  • Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
  • Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
  • Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
  • Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
  • Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself. #apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
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Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚 #apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
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Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹 Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴 #limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
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The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩

Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚

#apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩 Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚 #apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
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Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩 #apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
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Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind. #apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
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Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure. #apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
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Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚 #apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
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Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
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