Dos Manos Travel Agency

On staying put or travelling and the benefits of a little bit of water…

2012-04-30T20:04:46Z

Most people I’ve met through my Spanish language school AMAUTA are travellers. They come to Buenos Aires, mostly at the start of their journey, to learn or improve their Spanish and after a few weeks they move on to explore other parts of Argentina and some even the rest of Latin America. I am more [...]

An expat’s guide to Cusco, Peru: an interview with Richard Nisbet.

2012-04-07T13:37:43Z

Cusco is often called the “Navel of the World”; at least it was to the Inca’s, who made it their capital from where the four regions of their empire stretched for 1000 of miles. Richard Nisbet, an expat, author and Cusco connoisseur also calls it his home. Ever since he first visited Cusco back in [...]

When in Peru, eat like the Peruvians! Cuy:the most controversial Andean Delicacy

2012-04-07T13:32:49Z

Everyone who visits Peru will soon be faced with the opportunity to sample one of Peru’s most controversial Andean delicacies (at least to tourists), the notorious guinea pig known as ‘Cuy’. The exact history of the guinea pig as an important dietary source has been hard to decipher, perhaps due to the small size of [...]

How to Be a Responsible Traveler

2012-04-19T17:29:21Z

If you want to come and visit Latin America, for sure you are interested in ancient cultures, amazing nature and you also want to be a responsible Traveler that does not cause any harm. Here are some tips; please follow the following guidelines both before and during your visit. By doing this you can be a [...]

So the Inca Trail Trek is Sold Out… Now What?

2012-04-19T17:41:41Z

If you want to do the famous inca Trail in Peru, you need to know you have to book this between 2 – 4 month before arrival, according to the time of year. If you don’t, you are likely to discover that the Inca Trail Trek is completely sold out by the time you want [...]

How to Book the Inca Trail in Peru: Our Five Step Stress-Free Guide

2012-04-19T17:25:00Z

The Inca Trail is one of the most famous treks of Latin America and takes you in 4 breathtaking days to the amazing Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, in Peru. Unfortunately many people who visit Peru miss the opportunity to do this trek, because the booking rules are a bit complicated. Not anymore for you [...]

What to do in Cusco before or after a visit to Machu Picchu (1)

2012-02-10T17:02:10Z

Although Machu Picchu is the main attraction of Cusco and probably, of Peru, there are so many other interesting historical and cultural sights to see! In this blog a short list of some other things to do in Cusco before or after your visit to Machu Picchu. The Cusco City Tour is a must for [...]

What the Heck is Huayna Picchu Anyways?

2012-02-10T17:03:48Z

In Quechua, the local language of the Andean people, this name means Young Peak. The peak of Huayna Picchu, or Wayna Picchu, rises approximately 360 meters higher than that of Machu Picchu (Cusco, Peru), known as the lost city of the Incas, and takes approximately an hour to climb. During the time of the Incas, [...]

What to Pack for Your Inca Trail: Our Eleven Essential Items

2012-01-18T23:17:22Z

If you have booked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, chances are you have been preparing somehow for your trip to Peru. Travel takes some preparation and we want you to be perfectly prepared for your Inca Trail trek! Here are our eleven essential items to pack for the Inca Trail: Backpack: This [...]

Tigre: A Relaxing Day or Weekend Trip from Buenos Aires, Argentina

2012-04-17T22:53:43Z

The majestic town of Tigre is located on the Parana Delta only 28km north of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina and it is easily accessible by both train and bus. This scenic town, which was founded in 1820, actually sits on an island! The name Tigre is a result of the jaguars, which were [...]