The Best Time To Visit Machu Picchu: A Month-By-Month Guide
The best time to visit Machu Picchu is from April to October, the dry season, with May, September and early October as the best balance of clear skies and fewer crowds. June to August is the busiest period. November to March is the rainy season: still open and greener, but with frequent afternoon showers. The […]
Sacred Valley Peru: A Local’s Guide To The Valley Of The Incas
The Sacred Valley is the green valley of the Urubamba River between Cusco and Machu Picchu, about 1 hour from Cusco and lower in altitude (around 2,800 m). Its highlights are Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, the Moray terraces and the Maras salt mines. You can see the main sites in a full-day tour or stay a […]