
The famed citadel of Machu Picchu is temporarily closed, as cleanup and repairs begin following severe flooding last week. The rail lines and roads in the area were severely damaged by the worst flooding in known memory. The town of Cuzco and the ruins in the immediate Cuzco area remain functional and open for [...]

Days of torrential rains have pounded Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, resulting in widespread flooding, landslides, and washouts. Bridges and roads have been heavily damaged, making travel difficult and in some cases impossible. The entire Sacred Valley region has been declared a disaster zone by the Peruvian government. The ruins of Machu Picchu are closed. [...]

Pilsener, Club, Cuzcqueño, Pilsen… blah, blah, blah. Chances are if you’ve been to Ecuador and/or Peru and you have a deeper appreciation for fermented beverages you probably understand my sentiments. Not that I hold anything against these “goes down like water, drink 10 or 15 and still stand” beers, but they do leave something to [...]