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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 hours and buses leave every fifteen minutes from […]
Calca is a very pretty town, characterised by two wonderfully appointed squares, side by each. Both are heavy with flowers, sculptures and ancient trees, and are divided by a charming colonial church and market. The town is still highly authentic, with little tourism. There’s a bus station that takes travellers […]
