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Cusco has an impressive array of festivals and events that are celebrated year round. Julie Gibb and Christian Morrison were lucky enough to be in Cusco for the Day of San Sebastian on 20th January, and sent us these colourful photos that share the atmosphere of this typical celebration!  if you are planning a trip to Peru, be sure to check out our comprehensive festivals calendar, so you can time...Read More

November through February is wet season in Cusco, which means fewer visitors and the opportunity for Apus Peru staff to participate in in-depth training workshops!  This year training topics included first aid, search and rescue, cooking courses, sustainable tourism practices, and environmental care. The following photos are from our mountain search and rescue workshop, which was led by the local Red Cross (Cruz Roja). Apus Peru staff listen as Cruz...Read More

2013 has been declared  International Year of the Quinoa by the United Nations! According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) office for Latin America and the Caribbean website, quinoa  has been selected for the purpose of “recognizing the Andean indigenous peoples, who have maintained, controlled, protected and preserved quinoa as food for present and future generations thanks to their traditional knowledge and practices of living...Read More

Are you looking for a unique trek to Machu Picchu that benefits the land and communities you will be visiting? Please consider one of our two 2013 cleanup treks, which are being offered at greatly discounted  rates! Apus clients with bags filled with trash removed while trekking. Clean up treks include Machu Picchu entry, transportation, great food and experienced guides, plus a special T-shirt to remember your trip with.  Here...Read More

This week we are talking about camote, and one of the most famous Peruvian dishes it is part of, ceviche.  Camote is very similar to  sweet potato in the United States.  It is served in many dishes, but with ceviche it is served boiled and cold on the side of the fresh fish.                          Camote, potatoes and rocoto in San Pedro Market, Cusco. Peruvian ceviche is made with raw fish...Read More