Peru is home to an infinity of archaeological sites to explore and learn about the ancient history of the country. And among all its wonderful destinations, Cusco offers us a great variety of complexes and sites to discover. And when we talk about Cusco, we are also referring to the nearby Sacred Valley of the Incas. Within the beautiful valley, you will find a series of very important places, among which is Ollantaytambo. The ancient Inca temple and fortress located in the northwest of the Valley is known as Ollantaytambo. Although, the town located not far from the archaeological site is also called Ollantaytambo. And together with the Spider Travel Peru team, we have prepared a small article about this remarkable archaeological complex.
Machu Picchu was voted one of the new 7 Wonders of the World in 2007 and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. It truly is a must-visit for anyone visiting South America! These majestic ruins were built by the Inca Empire and are located in the scenic Andean mountain range, surrounded by […]
Immersion into the indigenous Culture The indigenous communities found on the mountain sides of the Lares Valley are very isolated. We think this is why these communities have managed to preserve their age-old customs, traditions and way of life. They keep their culture alive and thriving on the most authentic way. Not much has changed in hundreds […]
Organic Peruvian Coffee Peru has been producing coffee for millenniums. In the earlier years coffee production was limited to domestic consumption, until the late 1800´s when they started to focus more and more on exporting their coffee. Today, Peru exports almost 90% of its coffee to countries like Germany, USA, Sweden, Colombia, Belgium and many […]
