Maggie Goes to Peru
Arrival and Acclimation
Three Distinct Experiences
Where Maggie Stayed
Luxury accommodations across Peru's most captivating regions
Explora Lodge
A luxury experiential accommodation designed to provide guests with opportunities to explore the natural surroundings and absorb the full impact of the Sacred Valley's beauty, history, and culture.
Sol y Luna
Surrounded by Andean Mountains and filled with gardens that grow ingredients for authentic Andean dishes, offering private casitas at a much more affordable rate than other private lodgings.
MaPi Hotel
Simplistic in style but perfectly positioned near the train station and bus stop, with an excellent restaurant serving the nourishing food essential when adventuring in Peru.
Explore the Sacred Valley on Your Terms
At Explora lodge, excursions are built around you. Horseback riding, bicycling, hiking—each outing comes in varying difficulty levels, so whether you're seeking a gentle morning ride through mountain villages or a challenging all-day trek, there's a path waiting. During her stay, Maggie ventured to Salineras de Maras, the ancient Incan salt mines still in operation after centuries. The terraced pools stretch across the mountainside in shades of white and rust, and the salt harvested here is extraordinary—the kind of gift that carries a story home with it. It is like nothing you've ever seen before.
At Explora lodge, excursions are built around you. Horseback riding, bicycling, hiking—each outing comes in varying difficulty levels, so whether you're seeking a gentle morning ride through mountain villages or a challenging all-day trek, there's a path waiting. During her stay, Maggie ventured to Salineras de Maras, the ancient Incan salt mines still in operation after centuries. The terraced pools stretch across the mountainside in shades of white and rust, and the salt harvested here is extraordinary—the kind of gift that carries a story home with it. It is like nothing you've ever seen before.
Sacred Valley
Where History Lives
Ancient towns, living traditions, and the roads the Incas built.
Ollantaytambo's Woven Heritage
The Huilloc community keeps centuries of textile traditions alive in the oldest occupied town on the continent.
The Vistadome Journey
Panoramic windows frame the Andean landscape as traditional music and authentic food accompany your passage to Aguas Calientes.
Fortress of Stone
Massive terraces and walls built by early Andean settlers rise against the mountains, a testament to engineering that endured centuries.
The Hike That Changes Everything
The next day I got to do the iconic hike up Machu Picchu and private tours of the ruins. Travelers also have the option of adding on a hike to Huayna Picchu. Afterwards, I got to enjoy lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge. This is one experience that world travelers should not miss, and a definite highlight of Peru. For those who are unable to make the trek physically, there are a lot of other alternative options that will allow you to enjoy the majesty of Machu Picchu without climbing all those steps.
The next day I got to do the iconic hike up Machu Picchu and private tours of the ruins. Travelers also have the option of adding on a hike to Huayna Picchu. Afterwards, I got to enjoy lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge. This is one experience that world travelers should not miss, and a definite highlight of Peru. For those who are unable to make the trek physically, there are a lot of other alternative options that will allow you to enjoy the majesty of Machu Picchu without climbing all those steps.
Final Days
The Heart of Peru
Where history lives in stone and story.
Cusco's Colonial Streets
Beautiful examples of local architecture and endless options to wander, discover restaurants, and explore museums at your own pace.
Lima's Grand Scale
A beautiful but very large city with far more to explore than time allows, revealing layers of history and culture at every turn.
The Larco Museum
An incredible gallery of Peruvian artifacts and art, a window into the rich cultural heritage that shaped these lands.
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