http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/Machu-Picchu-blog.html This blog contains updated information on Machu Picchu activities and Inca trail en-us Machu Picchu Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:07:21 GMT Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:07:21 GMT machupicchu-inca.com http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/qente-tour-operator-for-inca-trail-hike-not-so-good.html We planned our 4 day trip with Q'ente (Humming Bird)a Spanish tour company which is considered to be a good one. But this choice turned as a a bad luck Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:07:16 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/a-tour-with-chaska.html We took a trip with Chaska Tours. At first I was worried about booking online with a company which I didn't know but now I can definitely recommend Chaska Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:27:10 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/inkaterra-a-truely-special-property.html I went to Cusco for a week and stayed 2 nights in Inkaterra Hotel with my wife and 2 kids. It was a nice place to stay with an orchid garden. You can enjoy Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:25:03 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/the-best-trip-so-far-with-sas.html We just returned from our trip to Machu Picchu via Inca trail and I will strongly recommend for SAS.They are great! I mean the company is hundred percent Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:08:07 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/-gringo-bills-could-provide-a-better-service-.html Gringo Bills May be was a popular one once but now the hotel have tones of vacancies and they are increasing their room prices by including lunch and Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:06:21 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/machu-picchu-FAQ.html Machu Picchu FAQ : Here I discussed some frequently asked questions on Machu Picchu tour. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:35:33 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/peru-treks-was-excellent.html We went with Peru treks in Dec, 2010.Our guides Oscar and Max and all the other crews did an excellent job.The guides were knowledgeable, Porters were Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:45:01 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/el-mapi-hotel-was-charming.html This is a beautiful and modern hotel. After a long day hiking Inca trail it was great to have such retreat in the town like Auguas Calientes. Our room Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:07:18 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/sumaq-hotel-the-best-in-auguas-calientes.html I think Sumaq is one of the best hotels in Aguas Calientes( though expensive- 466$). Wonderful location, spacious rooms, excellent service. The view of Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:57:25 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/inti-inn-a-professionally-serviced-hotel.html After reading mixed reviews I didn't know what to expect. After trekking 4 days on Inca trail we were blessed with this hotel. My room was on the second Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:14:44 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/hostal-machu-picchunot-the-worst-one.html We stayed here for two nights. Both day we spend most of the time in outside the hotel, in Machu Picchu, and in Aguas Calientes. So safety of our luggage Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:29:28 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/huchcucu-tower-hotel-a-great-stay.html I enjoyed my stay in this hotel. My good luck was that I got a room on riverside. Their breakfast is not that good though. Jack M Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:25:22 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/pirwa-hostel-auguas-calientes-cheap.html The charge was ONLY 35$ for a double room with an attached bath. The room was ok but I expected somewhat a better bathroom. On the whole it was a nice Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:49:40 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/bad-tour-operator-inca-trail-reservations.html Our experience on --Inca Trail Reservations also dba (doing business as) IncaTrail-MachuPicchu.com and Salkantay.org We paid over $1100 for a 2d/1N guided Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:19:42 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/machu-picchu-altitude.html Machu Picchu Altitude : Here I discuss altitude of Machu Picchu, and how to acclimatized in Peru Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:48:51 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/lima-weather.html Lima Weather : Here I discussed weather Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:22:40 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/cusco-weather.html Cusco Weather : Here I discussed temperature variation and rainfalls in cusco and suitable time to visit there. Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:21:28 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/link-to-machu-picchu-inca.html Link Exchange page Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:47:18 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/cusco-festivals.html Cusco festivals : Here I have added a list of major festivals in Cusco Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:31:41 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/sacsayhuaman.html Sacsayhuaman : Here I discussed sacsayhuaman or Sacsayhuman, or sexy woman, the stone fortress of Inca Empire, how to reach there, what to do here.. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:30:53 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/chez-maggy-machu-picchu.html Chez Maggy Machu Picchu : Here I discussed restaurants at Aguas calientes. Chez Maggy a chain of Cusco, foods are cheap and good quality here. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:41:30 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/sacred-valley-pisac.html Sacred Valley Pisac Town : Here I discussed Pisac town, how to reach there, what to see there ... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:54:12 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/pisco-sour.html Pisco Sour : Here I discuss the most popular drink of Peru, where to get it, and also recipe of Pisco Sour Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:31:23 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/peru-altitude.html Peru Altitude : Here I discussed altitude of different Peru cities, and how organize a tour plan to avoid Peru Altitude Sickness. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:22:48 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/inti-inn-hotel.html Inti Inn Hotel : Here I discuss Inti Inn hotel at Aguas calientes, Machu Picchu, lcocation is good, but rooms are small, and more information.. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:45:41 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/san-blas-cusco.html San Blas - Cusco : Here I discussed the art center of Cusco- San Blas. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:32:04 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/lima-tour.html Lima tours : Here I discussed Lima city, main parts of Lima, Lima centro, Miraflores, and their attractions.. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:17:15 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/wayna-picchu-peru.html Wayna Picchu Peru : Here I discussed Wayna Picchu or Huana Picchu, tips to hike this mountain and why you should hike it or why you should avoid it. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:04:30 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/machu-picchu-tour-operators.html Machu Picchu tour and Inca trail operators : Here I discussed about the tour operators on Machu Picchu and Inca trail, their price and standards Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:15:36 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/-one-night-in-aguas-calientes.html We stayed one night in hotel Wiracocha Inn. It was nothing like highway motels in USA. But it was clean and comfortable. Beds Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:58:59 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/machu-picchu-sanctuary-lodgeexpensive-but-great-service.html We booked Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge for two nights. It was the most expensive part of our tour. But i must say we enjoyed staying here. Once you are Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:07:59 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/hatuchay-tower-hotel-great-view-from-the-hotel.html Thanks to Peru travel diary for this wonderful site. I was staying in Hatuchay Tower Hotel. It was a bit expensive compared to other same standard hotels. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:46:00 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/flying-to-machu-picchu.html Flying to Machu Picchu : Discussed how to reach machu picchu directly flying from Lima Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:04:17 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/getting-to-machu-picchu.html Getting to Machu Picchu : Here I described how to reach Machu Picchu by train, also the alternatives like bus or taxi are discussed here... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:01:52 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/machu-picchu-facts.html Machu Picchu Facts : I discussed here machu picchu facts in brief Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:33:31 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/rupa-wasi-eco-lodge.html Rupa Wasi Eco lodge :Here I discussed about Rupa Wasi Eco lodge, how to there, room fare, what to expect, and more. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:04:35 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/cusco-church.html Cusco Churches and Convents : Here I discussed the churches in Cusco, like La Catedral, Capilla del Triunfo, Iglesia de La Compania and others. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:02:28 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/wiracocha-inn.html Wiracocha Inn : Here I discussed Hotel Wiracocha Inn at Auguas Calientes, how many rooms they, have, conditions of the rooms... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:53:25 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/hatuchay-tower-hotel.html Hatuchay Tower Hotel : Here I discussed about Hatuchay Tower Hotel, how to there, room fare, what to expect, and more. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:50:20 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/ice-maiden-juanita.html Ice Maiden Juanita : Here I discussed how they find Juanita in Ampato Mountain Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:46:01 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/lima-to-cusco.html Lima to Cusco : Here I discussed the options for travelling from Lima to Cusco, discussed in detail plane and bus travel between these two cities, also mention which buses and airlines are available. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:17:54 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/train-detail.html Machu picchu train : Here I discussed trains to Machu Picchu. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:20:43 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/aguas-calientes-hotels.html Aguas Calientes hotels : Here I discuss the rates of different hotels in Aguas calientes and Machu Picchu Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:11:40 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/puno-train.html Puno Train : Here I discussed train from Cusco to Puno, Andean Explorer train. To reach Lake titicaca you need the same train. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:06:50 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/air-flights-to-lima-peru.html Air Flights to Peru : Here I discussed flights to Peru, direct flights from USA and Europe and Latin America .. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:58:58 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/machu-picchu-train.html Machu Picchu Train : Here I discussed train services to Machu Picchu, Vistodome, backpackers and Hiram Bingham services, their timetable and fare. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:01:59 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/inca-food.html Inca food : Here I discussed how food of Inca period, their food habit, how they stored food... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:11:36 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/inca-gods.html Inca Gods : Here I described Inca Gods, importance of the Gods to Inca people and how they respect them. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:08:55 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/machu-picchu-ruins.html Machu Picchu Ruins : Here I discussed the elements and sections in the ruins or Machu Picchu City - like Intihuatana, temple of the suns, sacred stone, caretaker hut... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:21:38 GMT http://www.machupicchu-inca.com/inca-calendar.html Inca Calendar : Here I discuss Inca Calendar, name of the different months and inca festivals on those months Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:27:44 GMT