Dos Manos Travel Agency

How to Book YOUR Inca Trail Trek for Spanish students

2012-02-03T16:55:46Z

Step 1: Choose YOUR trek. Choosing the right trek for you depends on your how much time you have before, during or after your Spanish studies, and on your personal preferences. The Classic Inca Trail Trek lasts 4 days and 3 nights and the Short Inca Trail Trek lasts 2 days and 1 night. It [...]

How to Be a Responsible Traveler

2012-01-23T17:44:28Z

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?

2012-01-21T18:50:11Z

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

2012-01-20T15:58:26Z

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)

2012-01-18T23:17:44Z

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?

2012-01-18T23:17:00Z

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

2011-12-26T22:07:21Z

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 [...]

Spotlight: The Gaucho and Argentina’s Estancias

2011-11-30T17:51:03Z

The Gaucho

Buenos Aires ranks as one of the world’s most livable, entertaining cities!

2011-11-30T17:55:11Z

Looking to live in a livable city? Look no further. According to the 2010 World Ranking of Mercer’s Quality of Life, Buenos Aires ranks as the 78th most livable city in the world! Mercer’s Quality of Life index measures ten key categories, including: political, social, and economic environment, medical and health considerations, public services, transport, [...]