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Why Going To A Holistic Dentist Is A Good Idea

SVEP Editor February 11, 2019

By Jody McCutcheon From X-rays and mercury-based amalgam fillings to fluoride treatments and tooth bleaching, the dental industry is rife with serious potential health hazards, yet few patients are properly informed of the potential risks of their treatments, and some dentists still believe…

Everything You Need To Know About Mail In Peru

SVEP Editor February 11, 2019

Missing stuff from home that you’d like to order on Amazon? Want to send some awesome Andean gifts to your friends back home? Go for it! But just know how to do it right. You can choose to use Serpost, the Peruvian…

How To Rent A House In the Sacred Valley

SVEP Editor December 30, 2018

Renting or buying a house in the Sacred Valley isn’t easy – there’s not much availability, and the entire process may be a bit different than what you might be used to. The first step is deciding which town you want to…

Warnings About Sacred Valley Living

SVEP Editor December 18, 2018

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…

Banking In The Sacred Valley

SVEP Editor December 18, 2018

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…

Getting Around The Sacred Valley

SVEP Editor December 16, 2018

Transportation in the Valley is pretty easy – there are ‘micros’ – or collectivos (collective buses) that run from Cusco to Urubamba. Buses From Cusco, get the bus from the bus terminal on Grau Street. The journey takes between 1.5 and 2…

How To Move Your Pet To Peru

SVEP Editor December 12, 2018

If you’re moving to the Sacred Valley, it’s actually not that difficult to bring your furry friends with you. Here’s how. If you’re coming from the USA, you’ll need a ‘US Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals’ certificate…

Sacred Valley Expats

Why Going To A Holistic Dentist Is A Good Idea

Everything You Need To Know About Mail In Peru

How To Rent A House In the Sacred Valley

Warnings About Sacred Valley Living

All About Hauran/Arin

All About Calca

All About Ollantaytambo

All About Urubamba

Why Burning Palo Santo Is A BAD Idea

Your 2019 Horoscope By Claudia Vannini

Interview With Local Artist Jesús Alcides Ruphay

How To Plan An Event In The Sacred Valley

Category: Basics

Why Going To A Holistic Dentist Is A Good Idea

Everything You Need To Know About Mail In Peru

How To Rent A House In the Sacred Valley

Warnings About Sacred Valley Living

Banking In The Sacred Valley

Getting Around The Sacred Valley

How To Move Your Pet To Peru