Hiking Humantay Lake Peru: Everything You Need to know

If you’re in Cusco or plan to visit Cusco soon, chances are you’ve heard of Humantay Lake. Hiking Humantay Lake for me was very hard. It was one of the very first tours I did while in Cusco. Going uphill at that altitude felt like I wasn’t my usual self and that I had a […]

Where to Stay in Cusco, Peru: My Best Areas and Hotels in 2026

Cusco is one of the most popular places in the world for adventure travelers. So, obviously I immediately took a great liking to this place. Cusco is one of my favorite cities I’ve visited in my travels. It’s unique, has a large local and old timey vibe to it, food is amazing and everyone is […]

5 Best Day Trips from Cusco, Peru: My 2026 Experience

I honestly think that Cusco is one of the best places for adventure travelers to visit. There are so many cool things to do, see and experience, that I had a hard time planning my itinerary and trying to fit everything in. I spent 6 days in Cusco in May of this year. I used […]

Rainbow Mountain: A Colorful Mountain in the Peruvian Andes

If you’re already coming to Peru, chances are you’ve seen or heard of Peru’s colorful Andes Rainbow Mountain. Rainbow Mountain is just a few hours’ bus ride from Cusco and 5000 meters up in the Andes mountains. This day trip attracts millions of people each year wanting to challenge themselves to hike the famous Vinicunca. […]

How Many Days in Cusco Do You Need?

I visited Cusco for 6 days in May and honestly, I think it wasn’t nearly enough time. Luckily I didn’t have any symptoms of altitude sickness in Cusco at all. So, all my time was spent doing tours and activities instead of lying in bed with a headache and nausea. Normally, when you arrive in […]

The Best Time to Visit Cusco Peru

Honestly, I feel like Cusco is a place you could visit literally at any time. I visited Cusco in the shoulder season when the weather is great, but it’s not overcrowded with tourists. From an adventure traveler’s perspective, I think Cusco is definitely one of the best cities to visit in Peru. When I visited […]

How to Prevent Altitude Sickness in Cusco Peru

If you’re wondering whether or not you’ll get really sick due to the extremely high altitude in Cusco then this article should help you prepare and hopefully not get sick at all. With all this altitude sickness stress, you’re probably wondering, is Cusco worth visiting? Yes it is. One of the first signs we noticed […]

Is Cusco Worth Visiting? My Honest Review

So, is Cusco, Peru worth visiting? Yes. The time I spent in Cusco was probably the most extreme, tiring, fun and magical time I’ve had bundled all into one. Is Cusco worth visiting? Absolutely and without any hesitation. Honestly, I want to go back soon because I don’t think I’ve been there nearly as long […]