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Peru is catching up with the rest of the world in the war against plastic. Many jurisdictions have now implemented a plastic bag ban of one style or another, and now Peru has added its own. As of December 1st, 2018, single-use plastics are no longer permitted inside Machu Picchu! This is a big victory for anyone who wants to protect the environment. Plastic, especially single-use plastics like plastic bags...Read More

Since Apus Peru was founded, we have always aimed to be a leader in sustainable tourism. We were painfully aware of the terrible exploitation common all over Cusco and were determined to do things differently. That’s why from Day 1 we committed to give back to the local communities by hiring locals and supporting community development projects.               >> Read more about what we’re doing to be a sustainable travel...Read More

Table of Contents Toggle Salkantay vs LaresWhen Inca Trail permits sell outSalkantay vs Lares: What’s the difference?Salkantay vs Lares: At a GlanceSALKANTAY TREKLARES TREKTHE SALKANTAY TREKTrekking Salkantay: the Original Inca Trail AlternativeSalkantay MountainHiking the Salkantay TrailTHE LARES VALLEY TREKThe Lares Valley: Another Great Alternative Machu Picchu TrekLares Hot SpringsThe Lares Trek: An Immersion into Andean CultureHow are Apus Peru’s Lares Valley Treks unique?Lares Trek vs Salkantay Trek Salkantay vs Lares...Read More

The New Year is a huge celebration all around the world, and Peru is no different! New Year’s is often largely associated with drinking and having lots of fun with your friends, however, there are a number of rich customs associated with New Years in Peru that are intended to bring good luck. In Peru, people are generally more connected with the spiritual, the mystic, and the superstitious than people...Read More

Want to give back while on holidays? Join an Apus Peru Clean Up Trek today! Read on to learn about being Handy in the Andes.Read More