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Peru – Vegan Eats!

Peru – Vegan Eats!

If you were not aware, the food in Peru is mind-blowing. I am not sure if it is the high elevations that make the fruit and vegetables ten times more flavorful or the the way the cooks combine the foods to make each dish mouth-watering. 

Peru – Machu Picchu at Sunrise

Peru – Machu Picchu at Sunrise

Nothing I write about Machu Picchu could do it justice. No matter when you visit, I am sure that Machu Picchu will knock your socks off. My very humble recommendation is be at the site when it first opens and see Machu Picchu at sunrise. 

Peru – Hike to the Sun Gate

Peru – Hike to the Sun Gate

Originally the main entrance to Machu Picchu, the Sun Gate lies on the original Inca Trail. Those who hike the Inca Trail will enter Machu Picchu from this location. For everyone else, this hike is an alternative way to connect with the Inca trail and 

Peru – Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Peru – Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu sits deep in the Peruvian mountains. Instead of making a beeline to the site, consider alternative methods to round out your experience. The Inca Trail is a famous route that will allow you to reach Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. There are 

Peru – Humantay Lake Hike

Peru – Humantay Lake Hike

As part of our 5 day, 4 night Salkantay Trek, the first day included the Humantay Lake Hike. This was a conditioning hike that served several purposes. First, it allowed us to take a few hours to get accustomed to the high elevation. Second, explored a 

Peru – Packing and Prep for a Trek in Peru

Peru – Packing and Prep for a Trek in Peru

If you are doing a multi-day hike in Peru or even a little hiking, you will want to prepare for the terrain and elevation. Below you will the items I recommend and brought with me on our 5-day, 4-night Salkantay Trek Hike with a tour