Peru Travel Blog https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog Peru tours, destinations, culture, archaeology and history Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:10:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-fertur-favicon-1-32x32.png Peru Travel Blog https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog 32 32 noPeru tours, destinations, culture, archaeology and history Solo Women Travelers in Peru: Safety, Stories and Tips https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/solo-women-travelers-in-peru-safety-stories-and-tips/20796/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solo-women-travelers-in-peru-safety-stories-and-tips https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/solo-women-travelers-in-peru-safety-stories-and-tips/20796/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:53:15 +0000 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/?p=20796 We listen closely to solo women who travel with us and who share their stories. Their message is remarkably consistent: Peru is not just doable as a solo woman – it’s welcoming, manageable, and deeply rewarding. Below is a synthesis of what they’ve told us, in their own words where noted, plus practical takeaways for…

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]]> https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/solo-women-travelers-in-peru-safety-stories-and-tips/20796/feed/ 0 Machu Picchu 2026 tickets: first five days sell out in 12 minutes https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/machu-picchu-2026-tickets-first-five-days-sell-out-in-12-minutes/20782/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=machu-picchu-2026-tickets-first-five-days-sell-out-in-12-minutes https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/machu-picchu-2026-tickets-first-five-days-sell-out-in-12-minutes/20782/#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:04:08 +0000 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/?p=20782 If you were hoping to ring in the New Year of 2026 at Machu Picchu and hadn’t booked yet, you’re already too late. When Peru’s Ministry of Culture opened online sales for 2026 entry tickets at tuboleto.cultura.pe at midday on 17 November, tickets for the first five days of January 2026 disappeared in just 12…

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]]> https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/machu-picchu-2026-tickets-first-five-days-sell-out-in-12-minutes/20782/feed/ 0 New Transit Fee at Lima Airport: What International Travelers Need to Know https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/new-transit-fee-at-lima-airport-what-international-travelers-need-to-know/20704/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-transit-fee-at-lima-airport-what-international-travelers-need-to-know https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/new-transit-fee-at-lima-airport-what-international-travelers-need-to-know/20704/#respond Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:04:18 +0000 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/?p=20704 IMPORTANT UPDATE – October 28, 2025 Lima Airport Connection Fee Postponed Until December 7, 2025 The international transfer fee (TUUA) that was scheduled to begin on October 27, 2025 has been temporarily postponed until December 7, 2025. What This Means for Travelers If you’re connecting through Lima’s Jorge Chávez Airport before December 7, 2025, you…

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]]> https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/new-transit-fee-at-lima-airport-what-international-travelers-need-to-know/20704/feed/ 0 Pallay Punchu: A Third Rainbow Mountain Alternative in Cusco https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/pallay-punchu-a-third-rainbow-mountain-alternative-in-cusco/20694/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pallay-punchu-a-third-rainbow-mountain-alternative-in-cusco https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/pallay-punchu-a-third-rainbow-mountain-alternative-in-cusco/20694/#respond Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:42:24 +0000 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/?p=20694 Cusco is home to not one, not two, but three spectacular rainbow mountains with Pallay Punchu. While Vinicunca has claimed international fame and Palcoyo offers an easier alternative, Pallay Punchu is developing into a third option that’s rapidly gaining popularity. Discovered only during the COVID-19 lockdown in April 2020, this stunning natural wonder offers something…

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]]> https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/pallay-punchu-a-third-rainbow-mountain-alternative-in-cusco/20694/feed/ 0 Unearthing the Chinkana: Peru’s Search for the Inca’s Lost Tunnels https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/unearthing-the-chinkana-perus-search-for-the-incas-lost-tunnels/20631/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unearthing-the-chinkana-perus-search-for-the-incas-lost-tunnels https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/unearthing-the-chinkana-perus-search-for-the-incas-lost-tunnels/20631/#comments Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:17:17 +0000 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/?p=20631 For hundreds of years there were tales of Cusco’s hidden tunnels — labyrinth stone passageways connecting sacred Inca sites. For many, the tales are mere folklore. But a pair of Peruvian archaeologists appear on the verge of proving the stories true. At a remote rocky outcrop within the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, Dr. Jorge Calero and…

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]]> https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/unearthing-the-chinkana-perus-search-for-the-incas-lost-tunnels/20631/feed/ 3 Peru Soars to Global Recognition in World’s Largest Birdwatching Event https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/peru-soars-to-global-recognition-in-worlds-largest-birdwatching-event/20464/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=peru-soars-to-global-recognition-in-worlds-largest-birdwatching-event https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/peru-soars-to-global-recognition-in-worlds-largest-birdwatching-event/20464/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 18:02:25 +0000 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/?p=20464 How 1,027 Peruvian and visiting birdwatchers helped Peru claim second place in Global Big Day 2025 In a spectacular display of natural diversity and citizen science, Peru has once again proven why it’s considered one of the world’s premier birdwatching destinations. During Global Big Day 2025 — the world’s largest single-day bird watching event —…

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]]> https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/peru-soars-to-global-recognition-in-worlds-largest-birdwatching-event/20464/feed/ 0 Glitchy Ticket Sales System Sparks Machu Picchu Overcrowding https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/glitchy-ticket-sales-system-sparks-machu-picchu-overcrowding/20401/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=glitchy-ticket-sales-system-sparks-machu-picchu-overcrowding Wed, 21 May 2025 21:50:12 +0000 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/?p=20401 A government audit has uncovered major glitches in Peru’s ticketing system for Machu Picchu, revealing thousands more visitors were allowed into the fragile Inca citadel than permitted. “This overcrowding will directly impact conservation,” said Guzmán Vera, spokesperson for the Comptroller General’s Office. “We’re talking about erosion of the trails, compacted ground, damaged walls and stairways…

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]]> Majestic Peru & Bolivia Journey https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/majestic-peru-bolivia-journey/20363/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=majestic-peru-bolivia-journey Tue, 20 May 2025 22:48:38 +0000 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/?p=20363 A 12-day adventure spanning ancient Inca ruins, the mystical Lake Titicaca, and the breathtaking Bolivian Altiplano Begin an extraordinary journey through Peru and Bolivia’s most iconic destinations. From the colonial streets of Lima to the ancient wonders of Machu Picchu, and from the floating islands of Lake Titicaca to the unique landscapes of La Paz…

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]]> New Terminal at Lima Airport Opens with Trial Phase https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2025/new-terminal-at-lima-airport-opens-with-trial-phase/20375/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-terminal-at-lima-airport-opens-with-trial-phase Tue, 20 May 2025 22:13:08 +0000 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/?p=20375 Lima’s gleaming new airport terminal is officially in business — but the journey to smooth operations is just getting off the ground. The revamped Jorge Chávez International Airport welcomed its first international flight last Thursday night, marking the launch of a phased “marcha blanca” (white march) designed to test all systems before a full transition…

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]]> Moonstruck: A Peruvian Myth of Celestial Love & Retribution https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2024/moonstruck-a-peruvian-myth-of-celestial-love-retribution/20260/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=moonstruck-a-peruvian-myth-of-celestial-love-retribution https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/2024/moonstruck-a-peruvian-myth-of-celestial-love-retribution/20260/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:41:54 +0000 https://www.fertur-travel.com/blog/?p=20260 Why is the Moon a vigilant guardian against deceit? The following tale of lunar vengeance comes from the rich folkloric traditions of northern Peru, collected and preserved by Augusto León Barandiarán (1895-1950). A dentist by profession but a folklorist at heart, León Barandiarán dedicated much of his life to gathering the myths and legends of…

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