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Most visitors to the mountains near Cusco come for one reason — Machu Picchu. But there is a lot more to the Sacred Valley than these ancient and wondrous ruins. Consider that the Boleto Turistico (an all-access pass to sites around Cusco) includes more than ten different ruins and museums, and many more sites are not listed on the ticket. The options for exploring near Machu Picchu are vast and...Read More

Each year since 2008,  Apus Peru and their partner organisation Threads of Peru, have hosted an annual Chocolatada in the remote community of Chaullacocha.  While Threads of Peru (and generous Apus Peru clients) host the event, Apus Peru staff  actually run it and it has a become a special “high” point in the annual calendar. While a long, wet, cold and challenging day, its also a fun day, when Apus...Read More

Top 10 Things to Eat in Peru — National Geographic. For those of you planning your trip to Peru, here is a good article for familiarizing yourself with yummy Peruvian cuisine!  Click on the link above to learn more about about cuy, ceviche, lucuma and more.Read More

We asked two of our recent clients, Megan and Greg, to share a little about their experience trekking togather as a couple.  They completed our Expreso Salkantay trek, which you can read more about by clicking this link:https://www.apus-peru.com/expreso_salkantay.htm Here is what they had to say: Greg and I have been together for 6 years and we’ve done our share of adventure traveling.  We’ve planned and led outdoor adventure trips in North...Read More

We at Apus Peru were pioneers of the Choquequirao Huanipaca route, implementing this alternative as far back as 2010. The Classic Choquequirao trek is an arduous 4-day trek through the spectacular Apurimac canyon. It is considered the toughest trek in Cusco. (But see why we think it’s the best one!) Hikers walk two days to reach the Choquequirao ruins, and then return another two days along the same route. Clients often commented...Read More