History & Archaeology
Cusco, Navel of the World? Explore the fascinating history behind its name!
Explore the history behind Cusco’s name and the layers of a city that continues to evolve.
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KOA Expeditions · Stories from Peru
Peru Travel Guide
Some journeys begin with a question. Others, with a view.
See beyond the familiar frameA closer look changes everything.
Trekking & Adventure
Huchuy Picchu: a different perspective
A quieter perspective on the Machu Picchu landscape, with the context you need before choosing a circuit.
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Food & Drink
20 reasons to fall in love with the exquisite Peruvian gastronomy
Twenty ways into Peruvian cooking: ingredients, dishes and the stories that connect food with place.
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Cusco, at your own pace
A thoughtful way to bring landscapes, culture and your own priorities into the same journey.
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Find a place that speaks to you.
DestinationCusco
Quick answer: Cusco is a living Andean city and the former center of the Inca state. Inca masonry, colonial buildings, markets and contemporary local life…
DestinationMachu Picchu
Quick answer: Machu Picchu is an Inca archaeological complex in Peru’s Cusco region, set between Andean peaks and cloud forest. The visit is governed by…
DestinationSacred Valley
A high-Andean valley of living towns, agricultural terraces and major Inca sites between Cusco and Machu Picchu.
DestinationRainbow Mountain
A high-altitude mountain landscape known for bands of mineral color and expansive Andean views.
DestinationLake Titicaca
A high-altitude lake shared by Peru and Bolivia, framed by wide horizons and communities with distinct living traditions.
DestinationAmazon Rainforest
Peru’s Amazon opens a different world of rivers, forest trails and wildlife observation.
Another way into Peru.
Food & Drink
Peruvian markets: follow an ingredient
Markets reward curiosity: look, ask and give an ordinary ingredient a little more attention.
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Photographing Peru’s mountain landscapes
Wide views, quiet details and a more considered way to bring a mountain story home.
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Culture & Traditions
Andean textiles: look beyond the pattern
A slower encounter with materials, technique and the people who keep a tradition alive.
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Culture & Traditions
Discover the secrets of Transformers in Cusco: Explore the epic locations where the movie was filmed
Follow the film locations into the landscapes, architecture and living history of Cusco and Machu Picchu.
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Nature & Wildlife
The World's Most Colorful Peaks: 15 Rainbow Mountains to Inspire Your Wanderlust
Discover colorful mountain landscapes in Peru and beyond, and the geology that makes each place different.
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Travel Planning & Tips
100 ultimate experiences in Peru│Best experiences in Peru!
Explore 100 ways to experience Peru, from ancient sites and mountain landscapes to regional food and everyday life.
Read the storyA reading path of your own.
History & Archaeology
The Sacred Valley, beyond the view
Terraces, towns and a river: read the landscape before turning it into an itinerary.
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Altitude in Peru: read the numbers, understand the places
A practical way to distinguish elevation, route demands and the pace of your journey.
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Lake Titicaca: landscape, light and living culture
Look beyond the horizon to understand the places and communities around the lake.
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KOA journeyCusco Wonders: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake & Rainbow Mountain
Explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain in a customizable six-day journey.
KOA journeyAndes Mysteries: Lima, Cusco & Lake Titicaca
A broad Peru journey connecting the coast, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, shaped around your pace.
KOA journeySacred Valley Sleep Better – 5 Days
Travel at a gentler pace through Cusco and the Sacred Valley, with an overnight stay before Machu Picchu.
KOA journeyLima Journey
A flexible introduction to Lima’s historic center, coast and living food culture.
KOA journeyLima, Paracas, Huacachina & Cusco Highlights – 10 Days
Combine Lima, Paracas and Huacachina with Cusco, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain in one flexible route.
KOA journeySouth Peru Signature – 12 Days
Experience southern Peru from Arequipa and Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca, Cusco and Machu Picchu.