Comments on: Machu Picchu Books and Guides – 10 Excellent Reads

By: Gayle Marie

Gayle Marie — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 21:48:03 +0000

I am hoping you will consider adding my historical, multi-cultural novel, The Serpent, The Puma, and The Condor: A Tale of Machu Picchu, to your list of books about Machu Picchu. This obsessively well-researched novel takes place during Pizarro’s invasion of Peru, and was written after my travels to Cusco, Cajamarca, and Machu Picchu with shamans, historians, and astronomers. The story is told from the Inca perspective and incorporates many Inca traditions and religious beliefs that have been passed down by way of oral history. My book has, thus far, won three medals: 2019 IPPY Gold Medal for Best First Novel; 2019 National Indie Excellence Award for Multicultural Fiction; and 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Multicultural Fiction. I would be happy to provide you with a free copy for your consideration. The book is available in both hard cover and paperback, and can be purchased through Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. You can learn more about my book — and about me — from my author website: https://gaylemarieauthor.com. Thank you for your consideration!

By: Mark Whitman

Mark Whitman — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:31:38 +0000

In reply to Gayle Marie. Hi Gayle, We will add it to our list soon.

By: Gayle Marie

Gayle Marie — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 23:11:28 +0000

I have recently published a historical novel that takes place during Pizarro’s invasion of Peru. The Serpent, The Puma, and The Condor: A Tale of Machu Picchu, is told from the Inca perspective and would be of interest to people traveling to the sacred city. It is available from both Amazon and Seattle Book Company, and I would love to see it added to your reading list. You can learn more about my book by checking out my website. Thanks!

By: Admin

Admin — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 09:12:13 +0000

In reply to David Birkner. Hi David, there are a number of relatively well marked day hikes in and around the Sacred Valley area, but as a rule of thumb I would encourage you to take a local guide for general safety reasons and wayfinding.

By: David Birkner

David Birkner — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:39:10 +0000

I want to do day hikes by myself in and around the Sacred Valley, possibly from a base at a hotel in the village of Ollaytatambo(sp.). I am an experienced hiker, and am wondering: is this a problem–are there good maps and reasonable trails? My plan is to spend 5-7 days, taking a different hike each day, and returning to my hotel each afternoon–probably in late May–what do you think–and is there a good book and/or map I can buy in advance? Thanks for your help!