Curated Recommendations

Tons of links to, and recommendations about, excursions, lodging, sights, museums, restaurants, buses, trains, gear, books, ferries and ships as we travel all the world’s seven continents. Nothing is on the list unless we personally recommend it. Ongoing updates. Select your preference below …

Cusco Plaza Hotel (Saphi)
South America, Peru, Cusco Chip Walter South America, Peru, Cusco Chip Walter

Cusco Plaza Hotel (Saphi)

“The Cusco Plaza Saphi Hotel is located one block from the Plaza de Armas, in a colonial house of the nineteenth century, which has been restored retaining much of its traditional architecture. In it you can see the arches, columns and stone walls, an exquisite collection of colonial style.

Cusco Plaza Saphi is located within the historic center of Cusco, a few meters from the main square of Cusco. It has 49 rooms and three interior courtyards which are ideal to rest while taking a refreshing coca tea mate.”

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Cusco Native Tours - Local Guide
South America, Peru, Cusco Chip Walter South America, Peru, Cusco Chip Walter

Cusco Native Tours - Local Guide

“Cusco Native Tours was founded in 2008 with a passion for offering unique and authentic tours and treks in Cusco and throughout Peru. Our founder, Renato Auca Fuentes, is a native cusqueño of Quechua origin who started the company with a mission to use his knowledge of his ancestors to help develop the nearby native communities through tourism and create unforgettable experiences for visitors.”

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Tarahuasi
South America, Peru, Cusco Chip Walter South America, Peru, Cusco Chip Walter

Tarahuasi

“Named after the Inca site of Rimactambo, Limatambo is popularly known as Tarawasi. The site was used as a ceremonial center and a resting place for the Inca chasquis (Inca runners who delivered messages over long distances). The exceptional polygonal retaining wall, noteworthy for its 28 human-sized niches, is in itself worth the trip from Cuzco. On the wall below it, look for flower shapes and a nine-sided heart amid the patchwork of perfectly interlocking stones.”

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Andean Explorer
South America, Peru, Puno, Cusco Chip Walter South America, Peru, Puno, Cusco Chip Walter

Andean Explorer

“Take your time to explore the breathtaking diversity of Peru’s natural wonders aboard South America’s first luxury train. From traditional textile patterns to kaleidoscopic sunsets, watch as our surroundings burst into color from your luxury private cabin or the open-air observation car. From peaceful Lake Titicaca to the famous floating island of Uros, marvel at the memorable destinations while sampling cutting edge Peruvian cuisine using Andean ingredients. Between unique curated tours and serene spa rituals, the Andean Explorer is the most luxurious way to experience Peru in motion.”

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