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Colca Canyon Arequipa Peru
Arequipa, the White City or ‘la Cuidad Blanca’. Founded on 15 August 1540 by Manuel Garcia de Carbajal, Arequipa is Peru’s second largest city and it is located at 2325 metres (8792 feet) above sea level. How did Arequipa get its name you may ask!? One story is that the Inca general Mayta Capac stopped in the valley and being so moved by its beauty said ‘Are quepay’ – ‘stay...
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In early May, 2013, Anthony and Shari Ellis from Michigan, USA hiked the epic Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trek, celebrating their 20th anniversary. They trekked with Apus Peru veteran guide Jose Sotelo. We thank Anthony and Shari for sharing their photos with us. They truly capture the majesty of the trek! We always welcome others who have trekked with Apus Peru to do the same! Photos like these are excellent...
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Continuing with our series of blogs – introduction to the Peruvian Market place, here we are including some interesting plants and herbs. Coca Coca is a traditional, pre-Colombian crop of the Andes and still widely used today as a tea or to chew.  Coca is thought to help with the acclimatization process and increased energy.  Many people in Cusco drink a mate de coca after finishing a meal to help...
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Enjoy the bright colors and tastes of Peru with these photos from Lima! Julie Gibb and Christian Morrison travelled with Apus Peru in January this year.   After their trip they wrote, “As for Lima – we loved it. We really enjoyed our culinary walking tour with Ronald. The organic market wasn’t operating the day of our tour so Ronald substituted some architectural areas in Miraflores which we really enjoyed – he...
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Apus Peru has committed to the conservation of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest by making what will become a yearly donation to the Peruvian NGO ArBio in order to conserve one hectare of rainforest in the neighbouring state of Madre de Dios. In this way, Apus Peru is directly contributing to the attainment of ArBio’s goals and successful implementation of their initiatives, including the preservation of biodiversity in this area. ArBio...
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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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