Practical guides to Peru

Altitude, costs, weather, safety and what to pack — written by Rodrigo, who lives in the Sacred Valley and spent six years in the Amazon.

Getting to the Sacred Valley with Kids — Flights, Transfers, First Days

Getting to the Sacred Valley with Kids — Flights, Transfers, First Days

Getting to the Sacred Valley with Kids — Flights, Transfers, First DaysRodrigo del Castillo Haas
Published on: 24/09/2026

How families get from Lima to Urubamba, when to arrive, what to do in the first few days, and the practical things nobody tells you before you land.

Best Time to Visit the Sacred Valley with Kids — Month by Month

Best Time to Visit the Sacred Valley with Kids — Month by Month

Best Time to Visit the Sacred Valley with Kids — Month by MonthRodrigo del Castillo Haas
Published on: 24/09/2026

Rainy season, cold nights, festivals and crowds in Peru's Sacred Valley, month by month — and the two months I would avoid if you have flexibility.

Altitude and Acclimatization with Children: What Families Should Know Before Coming to the Sacred Valley

Altitude and Acclimatization with Children: What Families Should Know Before Coming to the Sacred Valley

Altitude and Acclimatization with Children: What Families Should Know Before Coming to the Sacred ValleyRodrigo del Castillo Haas
Published on: 22/09/2026

How altitude affects children in Urubamba and Cusco, how long acclimatization takes, what helps and when to see a doctor — from a dad who lives there.

Working Remotely from Peru's Sacred Valley — Internet, Cafés, Time Zones

Working Remotely from Peru's Sacred Valley — Internet, Cafés, Time Zones

Working Remotely from Peru's Sacred Valley — Internet, Cafés, Time ZonesRodrigo del Castillo Haas
Published on: 15/09/2026

Can you actually work online from Urubamba? Internet reliability, what to ask before booking, backup options and how the time zone works for US and European teams.

Planning a trip to Peru that isn't one of our hubs?

Families joining a hub get all of this help included — where to stay, how to get around, what to plan, and what to skip. Rodrigo lives here and answers these questions all month long.

If you're planning your own trip and want the same kind of help, you can book a paid one-to-one call with him.

A 60-minute video call, in English or Spanish, covering:

- Where to base yourself and for how long

- Routes, timing, and what's realistic with your children

- Accommodation — what to look for and what to avoid

- Altitude, weather, and health preparation

- What things actually cost, and where families overspend

$100 · Message Rodrigo on WhatsApp to arrange a time.

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