Lares Trek Peru: Our Self-Guided Itinerary for the 3 Day Hike
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Lares Trek Peru: Our Self-Guided Itinerary for the 3 Day Hike

Actually, there is not ONE Lares Trek, but the name is used for a couple of different hikes that start from the village of Lares, Peru. The most famous one is the one that ends in Ollantaytambo, which is often offered by tour companies with the extension of going from there to Machu Picchu by…

Peru Chocolate Tasting: Our Top 16 List
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Peru Chocolate Tasting: Our Top 16 List

Our personal chocolate rating tradition started in 2013 in New Zealand when Shir’s goal was to try all of Whittaker’s Chocolate flavors (and lose weight at the same time). As you might have guessed, only one of those goals succeeded, but during the tasting process, she made many new friends who volunteered to do the…

Colectivo Cusco to Ollantaytambo: The Ultimate Guide (2024)
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Colectivo Cusco to Ollantaytambo: The Ultimate Guide (2024)

Traveling through Peru’s Sacred Valley is an experience of it’s own, especially when visiting interesting locations like Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. If you’re planning your journey by Colectivo from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and then from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, this guide will help you navigate your way efficiently and enjoyably. Colectivo Cusco to Ollantaytambo What…