KiCHIC is located in front of the beach in the northern Peruvian surf town of Mancora. The “Ki” is a nod to the Japanese concept of vitality, and the “chic” is an indication of the […]
Machu Picchu
Sanctuary Lodge, a Belmond Hotel
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located at the entrance of Machu Picchu. From this privileged location, guests can easily access the archeological site. Because Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is located near the park, guests […]
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Although located on the edge of bustling Aguas Calientes, this intimate lodge feels a world away. Upon entering the 12-acre private reserve, guests are greeted by colorful birds and hundreds of orchid species. Stone pathways […]
Machu Picchu Packing List
Impossible, balanced, pristine…Macchu Picchu could be a home of forgotten gods. Those who travel to Machu Picchu experience, in that first encounter, what it means to stand in a thin place, where the veil dissolves […]
Why No Helicopter Charters to Machu Picchu?
Why Helicopters are Banned from Machu Picchu One of the common questions we field from clients traveling in Peru is, "How can I travel to Machu Picchu by helicopter?" In 2010, the Cusco province banned helicopters from the airspace around and over Machu Picchu, in an...
Mountain Lodges of Peru
Peru's Luxury Mountain Lodges Mountain Lodges of Peru operates a collection of upscale lodges along some of Peru's most scenic hiking routes. Their most popular trek begins near sacred Mount Salcantay and concludes in Machu Picchu. Along the way, guests are treated to...