Category Archives: Hiking

Peru’s INC chief says Inca Trail to reopen April 1

By admin | Published: March 7, 2010
The chief of Peru’s National Institute of Culture (INC) said Sunday that maintenance on the Inca Trail is on schedule for an April 1 opening following damage from torrential rains that also washed away portions of the train to Machu Picchu. “We are working on this issue and coordinating constantly with the Minister of Tourism  [...]
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Our new travel route to explore Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

By Rick Hind | Published: October 29, 2009
Inspiration Inca 11 Days / 10 Nights Starting at $1,159 per person Based on double room occupancy A comprehensive 11-day journey showcasing the most fascinating historical sites of Lima, Cusco and Lake Titicaca, and offering the alternative to trek the classic Inca Trail or hike to Lares en-route to Machu Picchu.
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Should I use trekking poles on the Inca Trail?

By Rick Hind | Published: September 9, 2009
The short answer is yes. Your knees will thank you, especially when you’re climbing up and down those dizzying heights of stairs. Authorities won’t let you use trekking poles with metal tips, as they would damage the Inca stonework. Pick up rubber “feet” for your poles. They can also be bought in Cusco. If you [...]
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Gocta Falls ~ The Debate and a Video

By Rick Hind | Published: August 27, 2009
There’s been much frenzied debate about what place Gocta holds on the list of the world’s highest waterfalls. Is it the third highest, the fifth or the fourteenth? Do you measure both drops together, or only the highest of the two stages? Is height really the most important factor in deciding whether a waterfall is [...]
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