Chinchero Inca Textile Techniques

During this guided virtual tour we will visit the local community of Chinchero in the Sacred Valley of Peru, where people still speak the Inca's language and where time stood still from the 1500’s until now.

Gain a deeper appreciation of ingenious Inca techniques as these charming ladies demonstrate each step of the process to create hand-made textiles in traditional styles. Learn about the natural dyes that give the fabrics their distinctive, vibrant colors.

Lake Titicaca and its Man-Made Floating Islands

Lake Titicaca has a rich history and surviving living culture - including the man-made floating islands of the Uros community. Besides the islands themselves, all the houses, boats, etc are constructed out of reeds from the local totora plant. There really is no other place like it on earth, and its traditions and lifestyle has been preserved for over hundreds of years!

During this virtual tour we will be visiting the Uros community as they demonstrate to us their traditions and their reed-made homes, and take us on a short boat ride.

Cusco II: Traditional Market San Pedro

In this part 2 guided virtual tour of Cusco city, Mike will explain more about the capital of the Incas starting from the main square in the city, and why it was so important to the Inca culture.

Then we will make our way to the traditional and colourful San Pedro market to see the contrast between the touristic and local part of the city where you’ll have an opportunity to get a taste of local foods, crafts and much more.

Sacsayhuaman Megalithic Construction

Sacsayhuaman was built by the Incas from massive stones weighing as much as 130 tons. As we walk around this sacred Incan site together, you’ll learn more about the citadel’s history and purpose. Admire the perfect constructions, designs and shapes with Mike and he will explain more about its symbolism.

Ollantaytambo Inca arqueo astronomy

Appearances can be deceiving.. This elaborate Inca walled fortress contained a temple to the sun, used for astronomical observation, so Ollantaytambo existed for more than just defensive purposes. Discover this impressive Incan construction with perfectly carved terraces in mountain setting in this virtual guided tour with Mike. You’ll also find out what happened to the Inca general this site was named after, who fell in love with the Inca princess.

Peruvian Ceviche and Pisco Sour cooking class

Lima is nowadays considered to be one of the culinary capitals of the world! In this series of virtual cooking classes you will learn more about the history behind the most important Peruvian dishes and the secrets to prepare them, guided by two locals from their kitchen. Learn how to impress your family and friends with new recipes!

Lima's Downtown and Colonial Heritage

Join your guide Vanessa as she takes you along some of the oldest and most beautiful streets of Lima. Important and meaningful historical moments will be recalled, such as the Spanish conquistadors arrival in 1532. On this guided virtual tour you will get to see the historic centre of the Peruvian capital, and glimpse convents and typical houses in one of the oldest Spanish cities of South America.

The pre-Incan archaeological sites in Lima

In this off-the-beaten-path virtual guided tour you will visit two ancient, impressive archaeological sites of Lima: Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Huallamarca, both built about 2 thousand years ago, both important to show you the origin of this millenarian city. We will also visit one of the biggest parks of Lima, the “Olivar” or olive’s groove of San Isidro, a very exclusive residential zone and home of some endemic bird species.