Huayna Picchu, otherwise known as Waynapicchu, is a mountain in Peru rising over of the infamous lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. The Huayna Picchu hike itself leads you up to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Machu Picchu. The peak of the trail and the highest elevation point of the mountain is 2,693m (8,835ft). It sits an estimated 260m taller…
The Inca Trail is quite possibly one of the most famous hiking treks in the world. The Inca Trail starts in Cusco and ends at Machu Picchu. There are several hiking options to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu. We decided to do the Classic Inca Trail, 4 day/3 night trek, with our favorite Peru Travel Agency, Alpaca Expeditions. The…
Cusco, Peru Founded: 1100 Population: 428,000 Elevation: 3,399 meters This Peruvian city in the Andes mountain range was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Today, it is a top tourist destination for travelers exploring the country of Peru. Cusco offers plenty of activities for all ages and adventure types. In fact, there are so many options that Cusco is…
The Pacific Coast capital city of Lima, Peru is one of the largest cities in South America. Lima was founded over 500 years ago by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Peru’s rich history of ancient civilizations make it a top tourist destination. Being located right on the Pacific Ocean makes Lima all the more attractive to travelers. We chose to…
The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s largest tropical rainforests. It extends over 9 different countries in South America and is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. There is a vast amount of wildlife, lush forests, and adventure to be had. Our trek to the jungle was one of our favorite trips to date as we enjoyed all…
Banos, Ecuador is 190 kilometers south of the country’s capital, Quito. Banos is in Ecuador’s Tungurahua province and is a gateway to the nearby Amazon Basin. It is known for it’s mineral rich hot springs, trails on the active Tungurahua volcano, and it’s adrenaline junky adventure sports and activities. People come to Banos to view the stunning waterfalls, hike through…
Quito, Ecuador It is the is the highest constitutional capital in the world sitting at about 2,850 meters above sea level and it was the first city ever to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quito is also surrounded by 8 of Ecuador’s 19 volcanoes. Ecuador was gained independence from Spain in 1822 but quite a bit of the…