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Inti Raymi 2021 would be face-to-face

  • January 24, 2021 January 24, 2021
  • Hann
  • Cusco
  • about cusco, cusco guide, cusco machu picchu, cusco peru, cusco tours, machu picchu tours, tours cusco, travel to cusco, trip to cusco
inti raymi 2021
The Sun Festival "Inti Raymi 2021" would take place normally and it is estimated that with a 60% capacity. The Inti Raymi is the most traditional Inca ceremony in the city of Cusco and year after year it was a very important event. The president of the Emufec: Fernando Santoyo, announced that this year the traditional Inca ceremony of Inti Raymi will be held in face-to-face. It should be noted that all this would also depend on the behavior of the COVID-19 pandemic. Inti Raymi 2021 Inti Raymi is the most important festival of the Inca Empire and this 2021 it would only have a capacity of 60%, that is, 2,200 seats will be available and tickets for the Inti Raymi will begin to be sold from the month of April. The seats for the Inti Raymi go from 160 dollars and the cheapest 60 soles. The Inti Raymi festival starts from the Temple of the Sun of the Qoricancha, Plaza de Armas of Cusco and finally in the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman. The Inti Raymi or the Fiesta del Sol 2021 will also be broadcast through social networks and other interactive platforms this June 24, 2021. Inti Raymi Tour If you are planning to visit Cusco for the month of June, and you want to see the festival of the Sun "Inti Raymi" we recommend you book your ticket in advance. The DONPeruTours travel agency can organize your trip to Cusco and give you the best options so that you can take advantage of visiting the main tourist attractions of Cusco: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Inti Raymi, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lagoon, Tour through the city of Cusco, the Palcoyo mountain of colors, the sharp mountain of colors of Pallay Puncho and much more.
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Safe Cusco Machu Picchu

  • October 15, 2020 October 15, 2020
  • Hann
  • Cusco
  • about cusco, cusco machu picchu, cusco peru, cusco tours, entrance machupicchu, machu picchu tours, ticket machupicchu, travel to cusco, trip to cusco
safe machupicchu
DONPeruTours offers you safe trips in Cusco and Machu Picchu. The city of Cusco and its main tourist attraction Machu Picchu were chosen as a safe tourist destination, thus obtaining the “Safe Travels” seal since both destinations were evaluated and approved by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC created the "Safe Travels" seal of security against COVID-19 and Cusco Machu Picchu is one of the firsttourist attractions to obtain this seal. Cusco Machu Picchu Our travel agency DONPeruTours has all the Covid-19 security protocols. Safe Travel - Covid 19: • For each tour you must wear a mask (Required). • Alcohol gel available for travelers and staff. • Our staff will be monitored daily to rule out Covid-19. • Frequent disinfection of transport vehicles. Tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu We offer the best tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu and we have different options for group / private travel and the best travel packages to Cusco and Puno.
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Three colored mountains in Cusco

  • September 13, 2020 September 13, 2020
  • Hann
  • Cusco
  • about cusco, cusco guide, cusco peru, cusco tours, cuzco travel, guide cusco, rainbow mountain, tours cusco, travel to cusco, trip to cusco
trek rainbow mountain cusco
Cusco is considered the first tourist destination in Peru and it is because it has a great variety of tourist attractions and the Inca city of Machu Picchu as the main tourist attraction. Among its other tourist attractions is the famous mountain of 7 colors (Vinicunca), but this is not the only mountain of colors in Cusco. There are also two other colored mountains in Cusco that are really very beautiful and that are somewhat similar. Meet the three colored mountains in Cusco: • Mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca (Winikunka). • Rainbow mountain of Palcoyo (Palccoyo). • Mountain of colors Pallay Poncho (Pallya Punchu). Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Book Now The famous mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca is the second main attraction of the city of Cusco, and is considered a very cozy and quiet place. To get to the mountain of 7 colors it is advisable to be in good physical condition since it requires a walk of approximately 1 hour and a half. Recommendations to visit the mountain of colors: • Be a day before in Cusco to acclimatize and not suffer from altitude sickness. • Be in moderate physical condition. • Before leaving for the mountain of colors it is advisable to take a coca tea, or a pill for altitude sickness (Soroche), consult your doctor or pharmacy. • Wear trekking shoes that are ideal for walks. • Bring sunscreen and sunglasses. • Warm clothes for the cold in the morning. • You can also visit the Red Valley Rainbow Mountain of Palcoyo Book Now The rainbow mountain of Palcoyo is the perfect option for those who do not want to do a lot of walking. Palcoyo is considered the other mountain of colors and first cousin of the mountain of colors Vinicunca. Palcoyo is considered today as
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Ticket to machupicchu

  • July 11, 2020 July 11, 2020
  • Hann
  • Cusco
  • about cusco, cusco guide, cusco machu picchu, cusco peru, cusco tours, cuscomachupicchu, entrance machupicchu, machu picchu tours, ticket machupicchu, travel to cusco, trip to cusco
machupicchu entrance
Know the different entrances to Machu Picchu and choose the best option that suits you. Tickets to Machu Picchu can be purchased via the internet, in the same city of Cusco or in the same town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes). Machu Picchu Tickets Currently there are three types of ticket to Machu Picchu: • Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone) • Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone) + Machu Picchu Mountain • Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone) + Huayna Picchu Mountain Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone) This type of entry has 9 entry times and only allows you to enter Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone) or also known as the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Entry Hours: • First time: 6:00 hrs. • Second schedule: 7:00 hrs. • Third schedule: 8:00 hrs. • Fourth time: 9:00 a.m. • Fifth schedule: 10:00 hrs. • Sixth schedule: 11:00 hrs. • Seventh time: 12:00 hrs. • Eighth time: 13:00 hrs. • Ninth time: 14:00 hrs. Machu Picchu ticket price: Price in (S /.) Nuevos Soles Rate Foreign Adult Foreign student Peruvian Adult Peruvian Student Ticket to Machu Picchu S/. 152 S/. 77 S/. 64 S/. 32 Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone) with Mountain Machu Picchu For this type of entrance to Machu Picchu with Mountain Machu Picchu there are 3 entry times. The Machu Picchu mountain is really very beautiful and on the way up you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and once at the top of the Machu Picchu mountain you can see the entire Inca city of Machu Picchu. Entry Hours: • First Schedule: Machu Picchu from 6:00 and Mountain from 7:00 to 8:00 am • Second Schedule: Machu Picchu from 7:00 and Mountain from 7:00 to 8:00 am • Third Schedule: Machu Picchu from 8:00 and Mountain from 9:00 to 10:00 am Machu Picchu Ticket Price with Machu
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How to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco

  • April 4, 2020 April 4, 2020
  • Hann
  • Cusco
  • about cusco, blog travel cusco, cusco guide, cusco tours, cuzco travel, guide cusco, peru rail, peruvian, travel to cusco, trip to cusco
machupicchu from cusco
How to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco is a very frequent question of every traveler, here we will give you some tips and advice on how to get to Aguas Calientes, "Machu Picchu town" from Cusco. Know the most famous routes to visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu from Cusco Via Train One of the ways to get to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town) from Cusco is by train, this route is generally very beautiful since on the way you can see beautiful landscapes of the sacred valley of the Incas. To opt for this option you must purchase your train ticket from the San Pedro train station or buy directly from the pages of Peru Rail or Inca Rail, both companies offer the train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). This service is available from April to December, in other months the route is closed. How to get to the San Pedro station? • From the Cusco Airport, you can choose to take a taxi, the approximate cost is 10 Soles and the estimated time is 30 minutes, it all depends on the city traffic. • From the center of Cusco and surroundings, you can take a taxi, cost 5 soles and the approximate time is 15 minutes, it all depends on the traffic of the city. • From the Plaza de Armas of Cusco or very close to it you can choose to walk. The San Pedro train station is 10 minutes from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco. You can walk with ease but always take care of your belongings. Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo Via Tren Another option to get to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) is by Ollantaytambo via train, this route is very beautiful and many travelers prefer to
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Mountain 7 colors or Mountain Rainbow in Cusco

  • May 23, 2019 May 23, 2019
  • Hann
  • Cusco
  • about cusco, cusco guide, cusco peru, cuzco travel, travel to cusco, trip to cusco
montaña de 7 colores
Mountain Vinicunca Mountain 7 colors or Mountain Rainbow in Cusco: Cusco is one of the most beautiful cities in Peru and the world, and also has magical colors, beautiful and beautiful landscapes. And if you want to visit this beautiful city you can not miss the opportunity to visit the Rainbow Mountain or Mountain of seven colors. It is also known as Vinicunca, Wininunca or Cerro Colorado. The Rainbow Mountain is at the foot of the Nevado Ausangate. This snowy mountain is considered the fourth largest mountain in Peru with its 6,380 meters high. The official entrance to the Rainbow Mountain is through a small town called Pitumarca "province of Quispicanchis - Cusco region". How to get to the mountain of 7 colors To get to the mountain of 7 colors or rainbow mountain you must board a vehicle from Cusco to Pitumarca. The trip lasts around 2 and a half hours and goes on the road Cusco to Puno. Arriving in Pitumarca you will have to go through several farming communities like Ocefina, Japura, Hanchipacha, until arriving at the community of Pampa Chiri, and that is where you can start the walk to the Mountain of 7 colors. What does Vinicunca mean? Vinicunca is the indigenous denomination of the Rainbow Mountain in the heart of the longest mountain range on the planet (7,240 km). Vinicunca (winicunca) means "mountain of colors" in Quechua (rune simi). Is it difficult to walk to the mountain of the 7 colors? As every walk always has its disadvantages but to go to the mountain of 7 colors you must be in good physical condition. In itself the tour to the mountain of colors is not very hard, however the route is not easy due to the altitude. Now you also have the possibility of
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How to Get to Machu Picchu from Cusco

  • May 23, 2019 May 23, 2019
  • Hann
  • Cusco
  • about cusco, blog travel cusco, cusco guide, cusco tours, cuzco travel, peru rail, travel to cusco, trip to cusco
cusco to machu picchu
How to Get to Machu Picchu from Cusco: To visit Machu Picchu, you must first arrive to the city of Cusco and from there you have several options to visit Machu Picchu. To travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu, you can take the following alternatives: Machu Picchu by Train, Machu Picchu by Car (por Carro), Inca Trail (Camino Inca) to Machu Picchu and the Salkantay Route to Machu Picchu. All these routes will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu by Train Machu Picchu by train, is the main route that most national and foreign tourists choose. To make this route you must first buy your tourist train ticket. Later you must go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and be able to board the train in Ollantaytambo towards the town of Aguas Calientes. The tourist train ticket can be purchased online, from the Peru Rail website. Types of Trains PeruRail: • Expedition train • Vistadome train • Hiram Bingham Train In Aguas Calientes you can spend the night, and very early in the morning take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (24USD foreign adult), round trip. You can also climb from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu walking, approximate round trip time (3 hours). The entrance to Machu Picchu is S /. 152 for foreigners. Keep in mind that if you want to buy tickets to Machu Picchu you can buy them on the Machupicchu.gob.pe page, and you have the option to choose whether you want to enter the first round or the second round. Also if you want to make the entrance + mountain, ie Machu Picchu + mountain or Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu. Machu Picchu by Car Machu Picchu by Car is an alternate and perfect route for those who want
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Planning a Trip in Cusco

  • May 23, 2019 May 23, 2019
  • Hann
  • Cusco
  • about cusco, blog travel cusco, cusco guide, cusco peru, cusco tours, cuzco travel, guide cusco, marca peru, peruvian, travel to cusco, trip to cusco, viva air peru
Planning a Trip in Cusco
Organize your travel plan to Cusco well, and here we tell you which places you should visit SI or SI in the city of Cusco. It is advisable to always arrive before noon and try to acclimatize in this beautiful city. Remember that the itinerary of the days you can change it according to what you want to visit and the time you have in Cusco. Trips to Cusco Here is a list of what you can do in Cusco in 10 days. Day 1: Cusco and surroundings It is an ideal option for those who want to start visiting the city of Cusco, and usually several travel agencies in Cusco offer this circuit, which starts around mid-day and the places to visit are: The Cathedral of Cusco, The Temple of Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PukaPukara and Tambochay. Remember that to visit these tourist sites you must have the tourist ticket of Cusco, and if you are going to be several days in Cusco and you have planned to visit almost all the archaeological ruins it is advisable to have the general tourist ticket, if only these two or three days You can buy the partial tourist ticket according to the places you will visit. Day 2: Mountain of Colors Vinicunca Undoubtedly, it is one of the sites that you or SI have to visit, but before starting the circuit you should take a coca tea for altitude sickness, since this circuit is at almost 5000 meters above sea level. And it requires a walk that lasts between 4 to 6 hours (Round Trip). A lot of travelers think that the walk to the mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca is easy, but they come across with the surprise that it is very tired and they arrive at the jousting mountain of
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Palcoyo and Vinicunca the mountains of seven colors in Cusco

  • May 23, 2019 May 23, 2019
  • Hann
  • Cusco
  • about cusco, cusco guide, cusco peru, cusco tours, cuzco travel, guide cusco, rainbow mountain, travel to cusco, trip to cusco
rainbow mountain cusco
A large number of travelers from all over the world ask themselves what the mountains of colors are in Cusco, and without a doubt we have the mountain of Colores Vinicunca and the mountain of Palcoyo colors, both mountains are located in the city of Cusco and it is the favorite destination of every traveler. Mountain of seven Colors Vinicunca The mountain 7 colors of Vinicunca receives daily a large number of tourists from around the world, and it is a route that starts from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. approximately, a full day tour where you will have to make a walk for 3 hours to get to this point. The mountain of 7 colors is cataloged by the magazine NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC as one of the most beautiful places in Cusco and that every traveler has to know. BOOK NOW VINICUNCA Name: Cerro Colorado, 7 Colors Mountain, Vinicunca, Winicunca, Rainbow Mountain Trekking: 4 to 6 hours (Round trip) Physical difficulty: High average Best season: From April to September, dry season. Best time: August. Entrance ticket: S/. 10 soles or US$ 3 Route: You can do it on your own or with a travel agency. Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain The rainbow mountain of Palcoyo is the other mountain of 7 colors that is in the city of Cusco, Palcoyo unlike Vinicunca is much more accessible and does not require much walking, which makes this route the perfect option for those who want do little trekking, another of the advantages of Palcoyo is the schedule since it is much more accessible and the tour starts from 6.30 am to 5:00 pm. As for visits Palcoyo are not yet known as Vinicunca but daily receives an average of visits. And its route is practically beautiful where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes. BOOK NOW PALCOYO
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Calendar of feast and festivals of Cusco 2019

  • January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019
  • Hann
  • Cusco
  • about cusco, blog travel cusco, cusco guide, cusco tours, tours cusco, travel to cusco, trip to cusco
Calendar of feast and festivals of Cusco 2019
Calendar of feast and festivals of Cusco 2019, knows all the celebrations of the cusco 2019 that starts from the month of January to December. Official chronogram to know all the parties of Cusco 2019 and thus be able to visit this beautiful city. Cusco is one of the most important cities in Peru and receives a large number of foreign and national tourists every day. Cusco Festival Calendar 2019 Month of January January 6: Bajada de Reyes; Traditional Cuzco party that ends the traditional Cusco Christmas. It is a party where you can observe and learn more about the religious festival in Cusco. Month of March March 3: Cusqueño Carnival: The Cusco Carnival is undoubtedly one of the funniest parties in Cusco, where thousands of tourists and people from Cusco gather in the parade ground to celebrate and play carnivals. You can also see dances and comparsas celebrating carnivals, a traditional festival that you can not miss. Month of April April 18 and 19: Holy Week: Easter in Cusco is a traditional festival where you can appreciate the most important events in the Christian world, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Holy Week in Cusco has as central day Holy Monday (the day after Palm Sunday) date that leaves in procession the Patron Pattern of Cusco, the Lord of the Earthquakes. Cusco the city of the Tahuantinsuyo Empire celebrates Holy Week by paying homage to the image of the Lord of the Earthquakes or Taitacha Temblores, in Quechua. A party where you can learn more about the customs of Cusco. Month of May May 3: Feast of the Cross or Cruz Velacuy; The celebration of the Cross in Cusco, begins on May 3 and is usually celebrated throughout Cusco and its surroundings. In this feast the
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