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• 10 Foods to Try While in Peru

  

  This is a great article from National Georgraphic.In recent years, Peru’s eclectic cuisine has earned acknowledgement as one of the world’s finest. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Follow Trekwithalpaca on Instagram

  

  Alpaca Expeditions has finally joined Instagram and will be adding photos from all our tours around Peru. Follow us at trekwithalpaca and enjoy photos of... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Planning a Trip in 2015, You Will Have a New Attraction to Visit

  

  Tram will zip visitors to remote Inca site in PeruBy CARLA SALAZAR Associated PressWith the help from mules, an expedition team hikes across the Apurimac River... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Today in History: Machu Picchu Discovered

  

  On this date—July 24, 1911—American historian Hiram Bingham discovered Machu Picchu. He originally thought he had come across Vilcambra, another legendary Inca... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Through the Eyes of an Alpaca Trekker

  

  We don’t normally publish reviews written about us on TripAdvisor on this blog, but I thought our recent trekker’s review included so many good details that... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Alpaca Expeditions is Honored as a Top Performing Travel Agency on TripAdvisor

  

  CUSCO, PERU – May 23, 2013 – Alpaca Expeditions is pleased to announce that we have received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Seth Green Leaves Lego Trash at Machu Picchu

  

  When passing through the Sun Gate, did you happen to see a little Lego figure hanging out?  Listen to this funny account of how actor/comedian Seth Green got... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Hiking Huaynapicchu: Logistics

  

  As amazing as visiting Machu Picchu is, the beauty of the ruins is best appreciated from above. While all you Inca Trail hikers will get to see this before you... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Thank You Green Machine

  

  As those of you who have already trekked with us know, we lovingly call our hardest workers, OUR PORTERS, the Green Machine. These guys work endlessly to make... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Peru’s Top 5 Attractions

  

  Sorry I haven’t updated the Alpaca blog in a while. I saw this article today in STUFF magaizine and thought it was a great start for people who were just... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• PERU: Winner of the World’s Culinary Destination by World Travel Awards

  

  The World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• 2013 Treks to Machu Picchu

  

  As prospective Inca Trail trekkers learn, March begins the season for Inca Trail and alternative treks, and 2013 is starting off strong. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Cusco International Airport Still Planned for 2017

  

  Taken from today’s article in the Huffington Post.Construction of a new airport near the famed ruins of Machu Picchu is going ahead despite local concerns over... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Camping at Winawayna

  

  As many of you are now realizing, as you are booking your 4D/3N Classic Inca Trail treks, getting a permit is now very difficult for the next few months. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Stay Safe While Visiting Peru

  

  While a lot of the details are still a little confused about the story of 3 American tourists getting attacked in a village outside of Cusco, it is an... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Our Trek to TripAdvisor

  

  As some of you know, Raul and the team at Alpaca have been a little frustrated with our listing on TripAdvisor. For some reason, they will not remove the DAY... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Inca Trail Availability: 2013

  

  The Inca Trail is extremely regulated by the National Park of Peru and only 500 permits are given to enter the trail each day. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Machu Picchu Wins World’s Leading Green Destination Award

  

  The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru was voted as the World’s Leading Green Destination for 2012 at the 19th World Travel Awards held in India. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2012 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• 5 Ways to Face Your Fear When Travelling

  

  Taken from a CNN article today – in honor of Halloween for all you Americans! (CNN) — We don’t mean to scare you… No wait, actually we do, but only for a... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• 5 Things To Do In Cusco (other Than Machu Picchu)

  

  Mysterious and visually stunning, seeing the well-preserved Inca city of Machu Picchu is a trip of a lifetime.  But a trip to this beautiful part of Peru... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2012 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL