Peru Information, Land of the Incas

Written by: Sam Travel | 29 September, 2016
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Interesting Peru Information about the Incredible Incas

The ancient Incas accomplished so much during their time. Here are a few interesting facts about these people and the amazing structures they left behind:

An Unfinished Story — The Incas never got to finish Machu Picchu.. While the construction of the sacred citadel started at the height of the Incan empire, the Spanish conquistadors and the diseases they carried unfortunately killed a majority of the local people by the end of the 16th century.

The Immovable — The Incas constructed buildings without mortar using a dry masonry method. The stones fit so perfectly that to this day you cannot slide a razor blade between them. This made the structures extremely resistant to earthquakes.

An Effective Postal System — The ancient people had relay messengers called chasquis who traveled across rope bridges over deep mountain gorges and ran up and down steep mountain paths to quickly deliver communications to teams.

The Many Peru Treks You Can Do in Peru

Trekking in Peru provides you with an opportunity to see and experience the culture and history of the ancient Incas. This country has an astounding array of trails winding through imposing peaks, stunning lakes, lost cities and Incan ruins. If Machu Picchu is on your travel or bucket list, you can combine your trip to the mountaintop citadel with these treks:

Lares Trek

This trek goes through the most beautiful, high Andean valleys, past glaciers and remote mountain villages. You will really feel like you are out trekking in the wilds of the Andean Mountains!

While this trek can be physically demanding, it pays off with fewer tourists, hidden lagoons and a memorable mountain trail. If you’re going for the rewarding and beautiful hike, take the time to acclimatize to the altitude.

Choquequirao Trek

This trek is ideal for hardcore trekkers or adventurers. While it takes several days to complete this journey, the rewards and experience are worth it. You’ll surely appreciate the magnificent citadel of Choquequirao, the impressive variety of vegetation around its construction, and amazing wildlife.

If you’re going to pursue this trek, you’ll need to be in good physical and mental condition. Make sure to stay hydrated on your journey.

Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek

You’ll find this beautiful multi-day hike in a section of the Vilcanota Mountain range. Throughout your journey, you’ll pass through colorful striped mountains, glacial peaks, turquoise lakes and relaxing hot springs. If you’re the type of traveler who loves to snap scenic photos for your Instagram, then you’ll surely enjoy embarking on this wonderful Peru trek.

If you plan to take this route, prepare for the altitude. The highest pass is approximately 17,060 feet above sea level. Be sure to begin training well in advance of your hike and eat properly.

Salkantay Trek

This trail provides you with views of jaw-dropping natural attractions and opportunities for adventure. It’s great for travelers who want to connect with nature (and perhaps reconnect with themselves in the process) as they traverse through the untouched and magical mountain passes and landscapes.

Inca Trail

This is the most famous Peru trek in South America. It’s shorter than other trails at only 25 miles — perfect for travelers who want to spend less time hiking. When you hike this popular path, you’ll see a landscape dotted with centuries-old ruins, steep mountain passes and a lush cloud forest alive with birds.

While you don’t have to be a vastly experienced hiker to enjoy this trail, it’s a good idea to acquire a decent level of fitness first to make this incredible journey more enjoyable.

If you have any inquiries about our Machu Picchu tours, browse our website or give us a call at +1 (347) 480-1609.

The Peru Information was privided by SAM Travel team!

 

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Bernie s 2023/03/02

Had a great trip with our guide Ray Herrera and driver Alfredo. Lots of good experiences in a short period of time 4 days. Learnt a lot not just about the main tourist destinations but Peru in general by Ray. Ray has a passion for Inca history and local produce. Ray knows all the good photo spots and we managed the sun out every day .. Good culture and if you want to get on a tour ask for Ray at Sams Travel = amazing

Tanya H 2023/03/02

Ray was our Tour Guide and Alfredo was our driver for a 4 day tour we did with SAM Travel Peru. Ray's knowledge of the history of Cusco and Machu Picchu was outstanding. Ray was very accommodating with all our needs. He stayed alongside us when trekking and helped where he could. His sense of humour was pleasant to be around. Ray spoke very good English. He is such a nice guy. I would strongly recommend Ray to be your tour guide to visit Machu Picchu. Ray explained everyday what the plans were for the next day, which was reassuring what we needed to take etc

Captanjack 2023/01/012

Our 1 day tour thru the Sacred Vally with Danny was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions in detail. I would recommend asking for him personally if you are able.

Sherry 2022/12/26

We booked the Classic Cusco to Machu Picchu tour with SAM travel which we really had a good experience. SAM travel is very responsive during the communication and cater to our changes needed. Our guide is Ray who is also an very awesome guide. He is knowledgeable, patient, humorous as well reliable, he help us take many good photos and also go extra mile to help with our request. Thanks Ray! Thanks SAM travel that gave us good memories in Peru! Highly recommend if you consider booking any tour in Cusco.

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C Clark 2023/01/20

Wow. We had such an incredible experience in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Our guide, Dayvit, is the most knowledgeable guide we have ever had. He has such an extensive knowledge of the history and is very friendly and helpful. If you are planning a trip to Peru, I highly recommend SAM travel and be sure to request Dayvit!

Emma Dinzebach Clark 2023/01/10

2 day tour sacred valley / Machu Picchu highly recommend! David was the best tour guide. He knows an incredible amount about Incan culture and is personable and funny. He also kept us up to date on a political situation happening when we were there and was informative. Overall, this tour checks all the boxes. Thank you!

Nupur Joshi 2023/01/02

We used SAM Travel for a 2D/1N trip from Cusco to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on Dec 25-26, 2022. The team was good with communication from the start - both Saul and Junior were very helpful and professional with answering any questions and clearing up any misunderstandings. Our guide, Miguel, was prompt, pleasant, and quite knowledgeable. We enjoyed his company and insight over the 2 day trip and recommend him to anyone booking with SAM Travel.

Xueying Chen 2022/12/20

We booked the Classic Cusco to Machu Picchu tour with SAM travel which we really had a good experience. SAM travel is very responsive during the communication and cater to our changes needed. Our guide is Ray who is also an very awesome guide. He is knowledgeable, patient, humorous as well reliable, he help us take many good photos and also go extra mile to help with our request. Thanks Ray! Thanks SAM travel that gave us good memories in Peru! Highly recommend if you consider booking any tour in Cusco.

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Brandon Slater 2022/09/30

My wife and I just completed two excursions with SAM Travel Peru and we absolutely loved them. We did the 4 Day Salkantay Wilderness + Machu Picchu and then the 2-Day Rainbow Mountain + 7 Lakes trek with guide Carlos Estrada, chefs Nerio & Lucio, and horseman Unarato. Over the last 6 days we have learned so much about the Inca culture, discovered some of the most incredible sights, and ate delicious food every step of the way. We would definitely recommend SAM Travel (especially with Carlos!) to anyone that wants an incredible Peruvian adventure. The Wilderness trek is a much quieter trail than the standard Salkantay and goes a bit higher elevation, but camping at the base of Salkantay was incredible. Carlos's guided tour through Machu Picchu was so informative. We would have missed so much without him taking the time to share his knowledge.

Kellie Taylor 2022/04/06

Big thanks to David he was an amazing tour guide who really cared for our group. He allowed us to go at our own pace and was a brilliant photographer He was really funny and is full of interesting information & his passion for his inca ancestors is very obvious and warming. He also brought us to great restaurants! This company are very good and from what I can recall were cheaper than most. Thank you!

Mike Geelhoed 2021/06/10

They took care of everything! Saul the owner is very responsive and helpful. Johnny our guide was fantastic, as were our chef, assistant chef and horsemen. I can’t recommend them highly enough and will definitely use them again if we return to Peru!

Janice-Kaneki Chen 2020/01/28

Three of us decided to choose Sam Travel Peru, reason being is it is a local travel company that help indegenious communities. We picked Lares Trek 4D3N to have cultural experience while hiking. Good foods provided by talented Mario Chef! Johnny is our tour guide, very helpful tour guide. He even helped me to carry my daypack as I was too exhausted to carry it on day 1 hiking. Strongly recommend to those like to have local experience while hiking.

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