Machu Picchu History in 5 Min
Machu Picchu's history is shrouded in a bit of mystery, but archaeologists believe it was built around 1450 by the Inca emperor...
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KB Tambo
- May 1
- 3 min
Festivals in Peru!
Peruvians know how to live life. We like to joke that there are 366 festivals a year in Peru – one for every day plus a spare! The truth...
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KB Tambo
- May 1
- 1 min
Chincheros
Chincheros is a small town on the main highway between Cusco and Ollantaytambo. It is known in part for its local crafts and produce...
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KB Tambo
- May 1
- 1 min
Moray
Moray is a very interesting Incan archaeological site. It is comprised of 3 principal parts, each being a series of large, coencentric...
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KB Tambo
- May 1
- 2 min
Salt Mines of Maras
The Salt Mines, or, “Las Salineras” are literally salt mines derived from the flow of a naturally salinated river creek between...
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KB Tambo
- May 1
- 2 min
Cusco, Peru
Cusco, otherwise written as Cuzco or times even in Quechua as Q’osqo, was the capital of the Incan Empire for over one hundred and fifty...
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KB Tambo
- May 1
- 2 min
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Ollantaytambo is one of the most wonderful places on the planet (well, we think so). Although it has definitely been caught up a bit in...
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KB Tambo
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Top 10 Things to Do Near Ollantaytambo, Peru
We always first recommend a stroll around the Old Town of Ollantaytambo and/or the ruins on the mountain of Pinkulluna! 2. The palace of...
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KB Tambo
- Feb 2
- 5 min
Huayna Picchu & Other Must-Do Hikes in Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu, which means “young mountain” in Quechua, is the massive mountain overlooking Machu Picchu itself, as seen in the...
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KB Tambo
- Sep 8, 2023
- 6 min
Our 6 Top Asked Questions about Machu Picchu
This is KB, dropping down the latest information that we have on Machu Picchu. We know hard it can be to find reliable information about...
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KB Tambo
- Sep 8, 2023
- 1 min
How to get to Machu Picchu
There are 3 different ways to get to Machu Picchu: 1. Trek the Classic Inca Trail, a four day trek rated as one of the top in the world,...
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KB Tambo
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min
Fun Facts Your Mom Doesn't Know About Peru
The Andes have more people living in them than any other mountain range in the world. The highest home in the world is a shepherd’s hut...
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KB Tambo
- Aug 30, 2023
- 3 min
10 Packing Essentials for Your Next Trip to Peru
First, the basics: As a general rule, most things are available for purchase in Peru but nearly all of them are locally made and of...
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KB Tambo
- Aug 30, 2023
- 1 min
Weather in Peru
The weather in Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu is relatively consistent and easy to predict on a long term scale. We really have...
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