In order to combat the effects of overtourism, new rules for Machu Picchu were introduced in the summer of 2017 restricting visitors. Machu Picchu announced more new rules in January 2019 further limiting visitors. Most of the guides I found when planning my trip to...
When booking a train to Machu Picchu, you can choose from Inca Rail or Peru Rail. Each offers service to Aguas Calientes – the town just outside the ruins – with stops in Ollantaytambo and Cusco. On our trip, we rode Inca Rail from Ollantaytambo to Aguas...
The Circuito Mágico del Agua (which roughly translates to Magic Water Circuit) at the Parque de la Reserva – you may also see it referred to as the Parque de las Aguas – was my favorite thing we did in Lima. The park holds the record for largest fountain...
Though Machu Picchu is its more famous attraction, the hot springs in Aguas Calientes are actually where the small town gets its name. We had some extra time during the day we spent there, so we were looking for other things to do in Aguas Calientes, Peru. Aside from...
The Huaca Pucllana ruins in Lima’s Miraflores district are a fascinating historic site. Though many visitors to Peru have a visit to the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, the Huaca Pucllana pyramid was constructed by a civilization that predated even the Incas. It...
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Kris is a girl whose suitcase never rests. Follow her adventures around the United States, abroad, and to her beloved Disney parks. Traveling the world, camera in hand, and sharing all of her best adventures is her ultimate dream. 
