Peru Travel Podcast

50 Unbelievable Facts about Machu Picchu Welcome back to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above.

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We're taking a deep dive into 50 unbelievable facts that you won't believe about Machu Picchu.

We start with 10 amazing facts about Machu Picchu's history including things such as who discovered Machu Picchu, how it was discovered, and what Machu Picchu was used for.

If you have wondered how many buildings there are or how they placed each rock stone so precisely, we have answers.

Additionally, geography questions such as why Machu Picchu can't fall despite being on two different fault lines.

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Transcript is available which has been modified for your reading pleasure.

Welcome to the Peru Travel Podcast!

In this episode, we cover everything fitness, training, gear, and nutrition to make sure you are successful on your Inca Trail, Salkantay Trek, or Extreme Inca Tour. We discuss the training that you should do so you don't end up hating your life while out on the treks. Your best bet is to slap a backpack on with some weight and go for a hike a few times prior to your trip to Peru.

David talks about the nutrition required so that you have enough energy to sustain yourself on a difficulty multiday hike. At Cachi Life, we love Clif Bars and Beef Jerky. Just don't eat all your snacks on the first day. And it's probably best to avoid the booze.

What is the best gear to bring that you may not think of? You shouldn't leave without your toothbrush or toothpaste. But, we REALLY like baby wipes. It can be tough to keep that clean feeling when you haven't been able to shower for four days.

Finally, we cover why you NEED to book your trip on the Inca Trail at least 6 months ahead. For those of you who missed out, there is the Salkantay Trek, which may be even more beautiful.

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Peru has quite a few important dates that we recently just passed. The Inti Raymi celebration takes place every year on June 22 which coincides with the Winter Solstice. There is also Peru Independence Day which falls every year on July 28. Finally, August first is Pachamama Day where we celebrate Mother Earth. These are some of the biggest celebrations of the year. However, this year was a bit of a downer due to Covid-19. Therefore we give an update on the situation in Peru and what we are planning going forward.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:49] Before we jump into today’s episode please rate, review, and subscribe to the Peru Travel Podcast!
• [00:55] Kevin has moved out of the studio and now it's just Dave and his dogs.
• [01:41] Today is Pachamama Day and what that means and how to celebrate Mother Earth.
• [03:08] October 1 is important for those looking to get Inca Trail permits.
• [04:02] Why we're deciding to do the Inca Trail in January during the rainy season.
• [05:26] What is this Inca Trail vlog we're planning?
• [05:37] What is June 22? The Inti Raymi celebration.
• [06:04] History of sacrifices during historical Inti Raymi.
• [06:46] The three locations of the Inti Raymi celebration in Cusco.
• [07:38] The Plaza de Armas has a procession as the second step of the celebration.
• [08:05] When did Inti Raymi get banned?
• [08:30] The two Peruvians who started the Inti Raymi celebration in 1944.
• [09:36] The Peruvian Independence Day or Fiestas Patrias is July 28.
• [10:07] How Peru came into existence during the 1500s from the Spanish.
• [12:20] The fight for independence against the Spanish.
• [14:15] How Peru celebrates Independence Day today.
• [17:25] February 1st the Inca trail closes for the month.
• [17:30] May 1 is Labor Day in Peru.
• [18:01] Covid-19 update from Peru.
• [20:31] The Machu Picchu ebook is coming which will help to support David and his family in Peru during Covid-19 and the reduction of travel.
• [22:01] Planned expansion to Bolivia.

Resources From the Episode:

• Inti Raymi Celebration
• Peru Independence Day

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Welcome to back to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above.

The guys continue to reminisce about their recent trip to Peru. The guys test out their newly offered Extreme Inca Tour with one of their guides while in Peru. They go whitewater rafting, hiking, learn about coffee, and go ziplining. After the experience, they contrast and compare to what you may get compared to other tour companies in Peru.

They talk to a few groups who are doing a similar tour with another company. Come to find out the other company uses hotels with cold showers and has no WiFi. In addition, the other company's guide doesn’t speak much English, and even when they were supposed to get a guided tour of Machu Picchu...... the tour guide bounced.

The guys talk about how this will not happen with Cachi. You will have warm showers, nice beds, WiFi, English-speaking tour guides, and your guide will be with you every step of the way.

At the end of the day, a trip to Peru is a trip of a lifetime and they want to make sure that you are taken care of when you go.

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Welcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. Most people know the standard items to pack when traveling abroad. But many people tend to overlook a few items such as their credit card costs, how to communicate such as through translation, or how to save your stomach from traveler’s diarrhea.

One of the big-ticket items to bring when traveling to Peru includes baby wipes. Especially when trekking or due to the smog, baby wipes help to feel fresh after a long day of activity.

If you’re out trekking on the Inca Trail or Salkantay Trek, we recommend you bring some baby powder. If you end up chafing, you’re not gonna feel good on a multi-day hike. That’s gonna hurt...

If you don’t speak Spanish, don’t get nervous. That’s why we love the power of the internet. Google Translate is an excellent resource to help you communicate.

It’s also a good idea to bring some cash. Cash is king. But we do lay out some cost-saving tips if you have a credit card.

Finally, if you want to try all the amazing street food, don’t forget your Pepto-Bismol tablets. It’s gonna save your stomach.

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Transcript is available which has been modified for your reading pleasure.