Photo Contest Feature – A View into Peru

This June our fellow Explorican, Bonnie B., joined us on our Peru: Machu Picchu adventure!  She was fortunate enough to capture the moment below of her daughter, Savannah, in the landmark’s lower plaza.  The pic was voted as the Best Local Interaction photo from our 2015 Photo Contest by Explorica staff. Savannah, she says, is “crazy about Read More …

New Edu-Tour: The Galapagos & Machu Picchu

Go to the center of the earth. Then walk in the footsteps of Darwin, and see centenarian giant tortoises around a volcanic archipelago. Just when you get your head around the theory of evolution, take a mind-blowing hike in the cradle of Incan civilization… Our new tour to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu is Read More …

Student Travel to the Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu (meaning Old City in Incan) is arguably the most amazing site in Peru, if not in South America. So much so, it’s even got archaeologists arguing about its original purpose. Some say this 15th century Incan city was built as a secret ceremonial center. Though it’s debated whether this was in honor of Read More …