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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 from your vet. He or she will also […]
