Peru positively bursts with ancient archaeological sites that give a fascinating glimpse into the country’s rich history. While the magnificent stone citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist draws – for good reason – there are various other lesser-known Inca wonders well worth visiting along the […]
‘Great things are done when men and mountains meet’ – William Blake In Incan mythology, there is a word for the spirit of the Andes – ‘Apu’. The Andes are a force to be reckoned with; the longest mountain range in the world, host to some of the highest […]
Discover the ancient village of Chinchero – an Incan settlement, Spanish colonial town and bustling market in the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley Anyone intent on discovering a quintessential Inca village must make a beeline for Chinchero, one of the Sacred Valley’s most picturesque, authentic settlements. Known as the birthplace […]
“The announcement that Machu Picchu, the country’s most popular tourism site and one of South America’s bucket-list destinations, is to reopen is as sweet as pan-pipe music to tour firms” – The Telegraph After a brief closure due to local protests, we are happy to share the news that […]
“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle” – Winston Churchill There is a particular bond that horses and their handlers share – a mutual trust, understanding and a connection that few other animals enjoy with their human companions. Perhaps it comes from the unique […]
Sol y Luna founder, Petit Miribel, has lived her life practicing “community engagement” in Peru’s Sacred Valley. In 1998, she moved to the area with her husband Franz, soon founding the Sol y Luna Foundation to support local education facilities. Hotel Sol y Luna quickly followed, built to help raise […]