Posts in Machu Picchu
10 Intriguing Revelations About Machu Picchu

Nestled atop the rugged terrain of Peru's Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu stands as an emblem of the Inca civilization's brilliance and creativity. Cloaked in mist and steeped in history, this iconic citadel has an enduring allure, drawing adventurers from every corner of the globe. Let's embark on a journey into the captivating realm of Machu Picchu and unravel ten remarkable facts that render this archaeological gem truly...

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COVID-19 LATAM Update and Rescheduling Travel

First, I want to thank all of our amazing agent partners who have been very helpful, patient, and understanding during this evolving pandemic. The next step is assisting with cancellations and rescheduling. Everything is changing day by day, and this is an unprecedented global situation. We share your concerns about keeping our clients and our own families safe and maintaining distance with public gatherings and travel.

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Corona Virus Update for Latin America

CORONAVIRUS HAS SPREAD to dozens of countries, with over 89,000 confirmed cases worldwide, and a death toll that just passed 3,000. The following map shows the magnitude of the virus, with the number of confirmed cases as circles, and the number of confirmed deaths as crosses. This is the updated information about Covid-19 in Latin America. We have received questions from all over the world about the implications of Covid-19 in Brazil.

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New Machu Picchu Entry Regulations

The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has decided to change how guests can visit Machu Picchu that will impact all upcoming trips. These new rules also change how companies like VIP Journeys operate our tours and have installed many new regulations. These new laws will affect all visitors to Machu Picchu that are visiting the Inca citadel. It defines rules how guides must operate within the site...

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MIL, a Gastronomic laboratory in Sacred Valley

MIL Sacred Valley - VIP Journeys features MIL an innovative gastronomy center created by Peruvian Chef Virgilio Martinez in the historic community of Moray, Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru. For our Trip Designers, it came as no surprise that South America’s best restaurant is in Peru, as revealed at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards celebrated in Melbourne at the beginning of April.

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Must See Latin America Monuments

The International Day for Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), celebrated annually on April 18, is just a few days away, so there's never been a more appropriate time to share our list of must see Latin America monuments.ICOMOS was created and approved by UNESCO in 1983 to help protect and conserve cultural heritage sites.

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Our Top 10 UNESCO Sites in Latin America

Author Mark Twain famously said, “Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the Earth all of one’s lifetime.” Nowhere is this sentiment more true than cultural travel.Sure, it’s relaxing to sip a rum runner with your toes covered in white sand, and everyone needs some time to decompress and the fine art of doing nothing at all, but to really connect with humanity...

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Tips for Creating the Perfect South America Honeymoon

For women the world over, the South America honeymoon was immortalized in the Twilight trilogy’s third installment, Breaking Dawn. The good news is you don’t have to be a creepy, living dead guy who married someone 100 years younger than himself in order to give the woman you love a wonderful honeymoon.

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