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Latin America for Less and the Cusco Hospital Fund Raiser!
Posted on March 29, 2013 - Category Machu Picchu, Peru, Travel News, Travel Tales, Travel Tips, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
From the Latin America for Less vaults we bring you a story this Semana Santa (Easter) about some of the past charity events that we have sponsored. Christmas time was a busy yet special time for the Cusco team at Latin America for Less. Between arranging tours, booking hotels and greeting clients, the team [...]
One on One with Anabel Mota, LAFL’s Travel Expert
Posted on March 4, 2013 - Category Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Travel News, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Last week, we finally got the chance to pry our travel expert, Anabel Mota, away from her work so she could sit down with us for a short interview. Anabel has traveled all across the continent so we couldn’t think of one anyone better to answer some questions about traveling in Latin America. 1. Let’s [...]
Travel to Machu Picchu, Masterpiece of the Inca Empire
Posted on February 5, 2013 - Category Machu Picchu, Peru, Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Today, we begin a new blog series featuring the historic man-made wonders of South America. We’ll span the length and width of the continent, profiling marvels that showcase the genius, artistry, and ambitions of South America’s great civilizations and modern cities. What better place to start than with one of our absolute favorites. Travel to [...]
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Posted on February 1, 2013 - Category Machu Picchu, Peru, Travel Tales, Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Every year, countless travelers dream of a special Peru vacation: hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Because space is limited on this very popular trek, securing a spot requires months of advance planning. Wait too long and you’re out of luck, especially in the high season (May to September). *At the time of this [...]
Inti Raymi in Cusco
Posted on January 25, 2013 - Category Culture & Traditions, Machu Picchu, Peru, Travel Tips | Leave a Comment
Every June 24th, Cusco stages Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun. It is a re-enactment of the Inca Empire’s feast on the occasion of the winter solstice, a time of great ritual significance. The modern-day version of Inti Raymi has been celebrated since 1944, and among travelers from abroad and from within Peru, it [...]
Semana Santa in Cusco: An Insider’s Perspective
Posted on January 15, 2013 - Category Culture & Traditions, Machu Picchu, Peru, Travel Tales, Travel Tips | 2 Comments
Heidy Aspilcueta is the Operations Manager at LAFL, where her job is to ensure that every client’s vacation to Peru (and anywhere else in South America) goes off without a hitch. She is also a proud Cusco native, born and raised in the extraordinary city where so much of Peru’s history has unfolded and where [...]
Peru Travel Tale: Michael’s Dream Trip to Machu Picchu
Posted on December 26, 2012 - Category Machu Picchu, Peru | Leave a Comment
Michael Nyberg is one of Latin America For Less’ newest travel advisors. Michael’s love for Peru began years ago when he came to volunteer and teach English in 2009. He has since managed to travel all across this beautiful country, so I was expecting a definitive answer when I asked him to name his favorite [...]
Latin America Vacation: Celebrating New Years in the Galapagos Islands, Inca Trail and Easter Island
Posted on October 19, 2012 - Category Easter Island, Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu | Leave a Comment
Last week’s blog focused on two of the most popular Latin American New Year’s destinations: Rio de Janeiro and Valparaiso. This week, we bring you three additional splendid destinations where to bring in the New Year in a unique way. Galapagos Islands The Galapagos Islands are worth visiting at any time during the year. An [...]
