Fact: if you don’t speak Spanish at all, you’ll be missing out on a lot in the Sacred Valley. But don’t worry – it’s a pretty easily language to learn, and even having a few basic phrases will make life so much easier! There are plenty of online courses, like […]
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30 Ways To Cook Potatoes – Peru’s Gift To The World
Peru is a cornucopia of great food, and one of the staple crops they’ve grown since, well, practically the dawn of time is the humble potato. In fact, it’s here that potatoes originated and spread around the world, thanks to the Spanish Conquistadors, who carried them to Europe. Before the end […]
Which Water Filter Is Best For Living In The Valley?
By Alexandria Beyer Most of us already know that we’re mainly made of water – around 70%, in fact. That means that if our body were a glass of water, we would be full up to our shoulders! For this reason, it is vital for us to hydrate with the […]
Warnings About Sacred Valley Living
Life in the Sacred Valley is generally very safe, but there are a few things to watch out for. Illnesses To avoid getting sick, you’ll need to buy a good water filter, or better yet, bring one with you as these are pretty hard to find in the Sacred Valley. […]
Banking In The Sacred Valley
To open a bank account, you’ll first need to have some kind of Peruvian identity card, such as the carnet de extranjeria or a Peruvian passport, and proof of address, such as a current bill or rental contract. Just bring these into the bank and say you’d like to open […]