Peru Travel Guide: Christmas Eve and Cusco Santuranticuy Market

Posted on January 3, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Every Christmas Eve Cusco’s Plaza de Armas becomes flooded with locals participating in an ancient tradition called the Santuranticuy Market, which translates to the selling of saints. Hundreds of vendors set up stands displaying everything a family needs to create a spectacular manger scene, as well as purchase any last minute gifts. Principally a local [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Machu Picchu by Train

Posted on December 29, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

The backpacker train to Machu Picchu rocks on its tracks the entire way from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. Luckily I’m not prone to motion sickness and the gentle rocking almost lulled me to sleep despite my struggle to stay alert. The couple in their late 50s who were sitting adjacent to my boyfriend and I [...]

South America Travel Guide: Argentina and Brazil Make Top Ten Lists by Lonely Planet

Posted on December 22, 2010 - Category Argentina, Brazil, Travel News | Leave a Comment

Last month we reported that Lonely Planet is publishing their famous top ten lists for the coming year. The company just published their Top Ten Best Value Destinations, and Best Places to Get Dance Fever lists and we were thrilled to see that more of our favorite destinations are making an appearance. Among the highlights [...]

Ecuador Travel Guide: Bathing in Baños

Posted on December 9, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Considered the playground of Ecuador, Baños is a small town nestled into the foot of the active Tungurahua Volcano alongside the Pastaza River, surrounded by lush green mountains and roaring waterfalls. A place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years, Baños’ main attractions are still to this day the Basilica dedicated to the Lady of the [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Insider Tips from Footprint Editor Ben Box

Posted on November 5, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Read invaluable Peru travel advice in this interview with Footprint editor and South America travel expert Ben Box who graciously shares his insight with Peru For Less.

South America Travel Guide: Brazil and Iquitos Make Top Ten Lists

Posted on November 3, 2010 - Category Brazil, Peru, Travel News | Leave a Comment

Find out why Iquitos in Peru, and Brazil made Lonely Planet’s Top Ten Lists for the upcoming year and how you can incorporate them into your excellent value South America vacation.