In this second post on my recent Inca Trail experience, I take you through a day by day look at this famous hike, from KM 82 all the way to wonderful Machu Picchu (and Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco once more). Part I is here for those who want to know more about the […]
In Part I of this series on my Inca Trail experience, I will discuss the history of Peru’s most popular hike, and provide some practical information for would-be Inca Trail-ers. Part II will look at the day by day experience of walking the Inca Trail, culminating in the archaeological wonder of Machu Picchu. The Inca […]
As I made my way through Peru’s Sacred Valley, my thoughts were on the different ways in which heritage and tradition is lived and managed in this fascinating region. The Sacred Valley: A Definition Firstly, please let me say that this post is mostly the musings of a historian and museologist on Peruvian heritage and […]
A review of a visit to Cusco’s Qorikancha in May 2022. One of the most unique sights in Cusco, the Qorikancha illustrates the story of the conquest of the Inca Empire more powerfully than any history book. What Is The Qorikancha? Thank you for asking! It’s one of the most unique places to visit in […]
A review of a visit to the Museo Inka in Cusco. This immense museum collection covers a lot more than just the Incas. And does it very unassumingly! The Museo Inka This is our second museum visit in Cusco, after the Museo Machu Picchu Casa Concha. The Museo Inka is a much bigger affair; in […]
A review of a visit to the Museo Casa Concha in Cusco, Peru, also known as the Museo Machu Picchu. This is the best opportunity to see artefacts from Machu Picchu before or after a visit to the site itself. But it’s the untold or carefully positioned stories that are the most intriguing. Museo Machu […]
Is the boleto turistico, Cusco’s combined ticket to over a dozen sites, worth it? How about if you have limited time in the city? Let me tell you about my experiences cramming in some of the more central sites over the course of a single day. The Boleto Turistico I touched a little bit on […]
The capital of the Inca Empire has something to offer almost any visitor, but is particularly rich for lovers of history, archaeology and culture. Learn more below before you plan your own Cusco adventure. Introduction Cusco is only the seventh most populous city in Peru, but is the city tourists are most likely to visit […]
A review of a guided visit of the Casa de Aliaga, not just Lima’s oldest colonial mansion, but the oldest house in the Americas continuously occupied by the same family. Does that sound like something the Salterton Arts Review would miss? Not likely! The Casa (de) Aliaga Before my recent visit to Lima, I did […]
A review of a visit to the Museo Larco, a fine private collection of pre-Hispanic art in Lima. Wonderful pieces thoughtfully displayed, but as one of Lima’s top tourists sites I found myself valuing the quiet spots the most. WARNING: some images NSFW. Origins Of The Museo Larco The most recent post here on the […]
