Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Spring of a one night stay with a visit to Colca Canyon. Highlights Spectacular ecological property spanning across a river with onsite natural thermal baths. Canyon views from most rooms. Fully equipped spa overlooking river. Several dining options across … Continue reading Experience: Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 14: Taking the tourist bus from Puno to Chivay with stops at Laguna Lagunillas, Imata Stone Forest, Pampa Canahuas, and Patapampa. Briefly exploring Chivay before relaxing at our hotel Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs. There were fewer options to go directly to Chivay from Puno. … Continue reading Panoramic Views on the Puno to Chivay Tourist Bus
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Titilaka from a two night stay at Lake Titicaca! Highlights Luxury experience oriented property with focus on preserving and sharing local cultures. Extravagant lake view rooms. Amicable and genuinely caring staff. Fine dining restaurant onsite. Experience Passing by Lake Titicaca on our way to … Continue reading Experience: Titilaka, Puno
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 13: Spending a day at Lake Titicaca with a visit to the Uros Floating Islands, a rowboat and kayak ride around the lake admiring the wildlife and relaxing at Titilaka hotel. Lake Titicaca, translated as “Rock Puma” for its shape, is the largest lake in South … Continue reading Lake Titicaca at Puno Peru
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 12: Taking the scenic tourist bus from Cusco to Puno with stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi Ruins, La Raya, Sicuani, and Pukara on the way. Arriving in Puno and ending the day with a sunset over Lake Titicaca on the way to our hotel, Titilaka. There are … Continue reading Scenic Tourist Bus from Cusco to Puno
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Inkaterra La Casona during an overnight in Cusco after a visit to Machu Picchu! Highlights Extremely private and personal hotel experience. Beautiful rooms and courtyard set in a cozy manor. Excellent discreet service. Ideal central location. Experience Unobtrusively sitting in Plaza Las Nazarenas, this … Continue reading Experience: Inkaterra La Casona Cusco
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 10 – 11: A journey to Machu Picchu by train from Ollantaytambo to Agua Calientes. Spending a night in Agua Calientes and exploring the world wonder in a day. Ending our tour with a train back to Cusco. The overnight trip to Machu Picchu was added … Continue reading Machu Picchu
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 8 – 10: Hiking the scenic Lares Trek to get off the beaten path. Finding ourselves completely unprepared for the challenging hike primarily due to the effects of high altitude. Experiencing the local culture, villages, wildlife, and nature. Taking in breathtaking views the entire trek. Today … Continue reading The Lares Trek Peru
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Andean Wings Boutique Hotel from my two night stay in Cusco at the start of the Peru trip! Cusco has a large offering of hotels so selecting the right one can be challenging. We chose to stay in Andean Wings for its location and … Continue reading Experience: Andean Wings Boutique Hotel Cusco
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 6 – 8: Arriving in Cusco and exploring the laid-back city. This is also the meeting point before we set off on our Lares hike and visit to Machu Picchu. The Avianca flight arrived slightly ahead of schedule. From the airport I got a taxi to … Continue reading Cusco The Imperial City