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 live in. If you’re looking for a bigger […]
These two charming towns are tiny, but they’ve become highly popular with expats for some reason. Consequently, there’s now an abundance of houses designed and furnished to ‘Western standards,’ and there’s a warm, welcoming community here. However, there’s not much to do – the only eatery is the much-loved Viva […]
There can be little doubt that Jesús Alcides Ruphay is anything but your typical artist. Once interested in studying engineering, after he was revived after having legally died in an electrical accident, his entire brain structure and outlook on life changed, and he’s dedicated himself to the arts ever since. […]
There are plenty of sweet people living in the valley, and there are also loads of feriadas and reasons to celebrate, which means one thing: gatherings of friends are frequent. So, what if you want to entertain a big group of your nearest and dearest but don’t have room in […]
Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez is best known for using local ingredients that are hard to find anywhere but Peru, and his latest project in the Sacred Valley is no different. Located 3,500 metres above sea level, hovering over on the edge of the ruins at Moray, this is an eatery that’s […]
By Diane Small They look a bit like Bambi, only fluffier and cuter, and they were revered by the Incas for their soft, golden fleece. But today, only a privileged few have heard of the vicuña. These small, sweet natured cousins of the alpaca live in the Andean plateaus of […]
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 […]
