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Cusco Blog • September 15, 2018

About the City of Cusco

La ciudad del Cusco actualmente posee gran cantidad de títulos, que le han atribuido por su historia, arqueología

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Alternative Paths • September 11, 2018

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Recent experiences shared by travelers who explored Peru with us.

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shaky at start, but great ending

did a full day machu pichhu tour. even though i had to ask for the tickets the night before the tour, everything was great. very helpful when booking, didnt take too much time to respond, and had great and wonderful people to give us instructions.

An exceptional experience with Machupicchu Andes Tours!

My brother and I took the private tour of the Sacred Valley with Machupicchu Andes Tours and it was, without a doubt, one of the best days of our trip. Everything was perfectly organized: they were punctual, the transportation was very comfortable, and the itinerary allowed us to enjoy each destination calmly and without rushing.
A very special thank you to our guide, Nelson, who made the experience truly memorable. His explanations were clear, interesting, and full of historical and cultural facts that helped us understand the greatness of the Inca Empire much better. In addition to being an excellent professional, he was always kind, attentive, and willing to answer all our questions with a great attitude.
We visited incredible places like Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero, and thanks to Nelson we were able to appreciate much more of the history, architecture, and traditions of each site. It is clear that he enjoys his work and transmits that passion to the whole group.
I recommend Machupicchu Andes Tours 100% for their excellent service and professionalism. If you have the opportunity to do the tour with Nelson as a guide, do not hesitate: he will make your visit to the Sacred Valley even more special. Five well-deserved stars!

Best tour company in cusco

My group of four ladies embarked on an incredible journey to Lima, Cusco, Rainbow Mountain, and the Sacred Valley. Our tour planner, Lylia, was an absolute gem. She was incredibly helpful and flexible, ensuring that our itinerary was tailored to our preferences and health needs. I was truly impressed by her patience and attentiveness throughout the trip. She consistently texted us daily, providing us with valuable information and guidance for the next day. I highly recommend this company. While the trip can be challenging, with early mornings in the cold weather, it is undoubtedly worth it. It offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Private tour with Coco cannot be missed

I had an amazing full-day private tour of Cusco and the surrounding sites with Coco and our driver Nelson, and I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Coco is incredibly knowledgeable—it honestly felt like I was touring with a true expert. He didn’t just point things out; he gave me a deep, meaningful understanding of the culture, history, and significance behind everything we saw. It made the entire experience so much richer and more memorable.

Because it was a private tour, I was able to customize the day exactly how I wanted, which made such a difference—especially since I was traveling solo. Coco made sure I never felt rushed and helped shape the day around what I was most interested in. He also took great photos for me along the way, which I really appreciated since I didn’t have anyone else to capture those moments.

And Nelson was fantastic as well. He was always right there when we needed him, and at one point even took some of my purchases back to the hotel for me while we continued exploring the city on foot. That level of thoughtfulness and service really stood out.

This was such a smooth, personalized, and memorable experience. If you’re visiting Cusco, you would be lucky to spend the day with Coco and Nelson.

Epic 1 Day Inka Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

This was a bucket list trip. AB Expeditions make it perfect. Edwin Monzon was a spectacular Guide. We got picked up from our hotel at 5 am. We caught the trail at Ollantaytambo to KM 104. Due to the rainy season, the trail went up the “porter” switchbacks. This made the initial accent challenging. Edwin was extremely patient with the speed of the accent and the lunch at the top was incredible. After lunch, we hiked to the Inka Sun Gate and got a first view of Machu Picchu. This was truly breathtaking. From there, we hiked down to Circuit 1A and the classic picture. After exiting Circuit 1, we also completed Circuit 3. This gave us an incredible tour of the lower part of Machu Picchu. Edwin provided an amazing background on this incredible site. After completing the tour of Machu Picchu, we took the bus down to Aguas Calientes. We had dinner at Mistura which was awesome after 12 km hike with over 2500 ft of elevation gain. Finally, we caught the train back to Ollantaytambo where a driver met us and took us back to our hotel. It was a long day (5 am to 10 pm), but it was truly an epic experience!!!

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About the City of Cusco

Book Here Inca Trail tickets to Machu Picchu 2026.

Free Machu Picchu Trek Preparation Checklist (PDF)

shaky at start, but great ending

An exceptional experience with Machupicchu Andes Tours!

Best tour company in cusco

Private tour with Coco cannot be missed

Epic 1 Day Inka Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

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Free Machu Picchu Trek Preparation Checklist (PDF)

shaky at start, but great ending

An exceptional experience with Machupicchu Andes Tours!

Best tour company in cusco

Private tour with Coco cannot be missed

Epic 1 Day Inka Trail Hike to Machu Picchu