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Touring the Southern Sacred Valley of the Incas

Touring the Southern Sacred Valley of the Incas

The ruins of Tipon, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, near Cusco, PeruMost visitors to Cusco’s adjoining Sacred Valley to the Incas head towards the major towns of Ollantaytambo and Pisac, generally with a stop at the small town of Chincheros. The less-traveled southern half of the Sacred Valley is often overlooked due to a lack of time and a dearth in information provided to travelers. Whilst the ruins of Ollantaytambo and the market of Pisac are overrun by eager tourists, consider investing a day to explore the waterworks of the Tipón ruins, an ornate colonial church often referred to as ‘the Sistine Chapel of the Americas’, the Maras Salt Pans, the circular terraces of Moray, and the Wari ruins of Pikillacta.

What to do in the Bolivian Amazon: Pampas vs Jungle

What to do in the Bolivian Amazon: Pampas vs Jungle

Exploring the Pampas wetlands of the Bolivian AmazonThe Bolivian Amazon is becoming steadily more popular, especially among budget travelers, as it offers the diversity of the Brazilian Amazon at a fraction of the price. Simply put, it’s a more affordable and less crowded way to see the Amazon.

How to get to Uyuni Salar from La Paz by Bus, Train & Plane

How to get to Uyuni Salar from La Paz by Bus, Train & Plane

Bus-Travel-La-Paz-Bolivia-12The little town of Uyuni in Bolivia’s Potosí Department has become a destination for travelers from around the world, not for the town itself but for the salt flats of the same name, Uyuni Salar. The town acts as a gateway for visitors to the popular salt flats and the contiguous Eduardo Avaroa Reserve. While the grand majority of people travel to Uyuni from Bolivia’s capital city, La Paz, they do so by a variety of methods- there is no ‘best way’ to get to Uyuni, as this varies by type of traveler as well as by time and money restraints.

How to Hike the El Choro Trek in Bolivia

How to Hike the El Choro Trek in Bolivia

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The pre-Columbian El Choro trek once formed part of the famous Inca Trail network known as the Qapac Ñan. It begins an hour outside of La Paz, at La Cumbre, and ends in the village of Chairo in the tropical Yungas valley. Along the way, hikers are treated to striking views as they descend from the frosty heights of the Andean range, past the cloud forest, and into a semi-tropical ranforest.

A Day of Rafting in Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

A Day of Rafting in Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Rafting the Urubamba River Rapids in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, near Cusco, PeruThe Urubamba River flows from the high Andes down into the Sacred Valley of the Incas and into the jungle. Visitors to Machupicchu or hikers on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu can see the large river snaking along the valley floor, far below.

Various sections of the river are excellent for white water rafting. One of the most popular sections is the Chuquicahuana on the Upper Urubamba River. The water is pure and uncontaminated, the surroundings are scenic, and the rapids are Class II and III. Most trips take place during the April through October dry season, as the rapids are stronger during the rainy season, mainly Class III and IV.