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Guides and tips for traveling in Cusco and the Andes
Itineraries, altitude, the best times to go and practical tips, written by the Tari Tours team here in Cusco.
Tips, itineraries and travel stories
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: route, days, difficulty and price
The 4- and 5-day Salkantay Trek day by day: difficulty, altitude, how it compares with the Inca Trail, the 2026 route status and prices from US$ 535.
Cusco airport to city center: taxi, apps, bus and prices in 2026
How to get from Cusco airport to the city center in 2026: official taxi, street taxi, Uber and other apps, the Correcaminos bus or a booked transfer.
Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station: taxi, van and bus (2026)
How to get from Cusco to Ollantaytambo station for the Machu Picchu train: private taxi, shared van, bimodal bus or a Sacred Valley tour, with 2026 prices.
Apus and water: why Andean glaciers matter in Cusco
How Cusco’s sacred mountains, their melting glaciers and Andean women keep water flowing, and what you can do as a traveler at Humantay and Ausangate.
Machu Picchu circuits: which one to choose for the best photo
Circuit 1, 2 or 3? What each Machu Picchu circuit shows you, where you take the classic photo and which ticket fits your trip.
Christmas in Cusco: food, traditions and what to do on Christmas Eve
What people eat at Christmas in Cusco, the Niño Manuelito ritual, Midnight Mass at the Cathedral and the midnight hug in the Plaza de Armas on December 24.