Is Machu Picchu Worth It? Exploring PERU ’s Sacred Valley and Exotic Cuisine

[@DariStep]

Would you visit Peru? 🇵🇪 Take a look at the first video from this beautiful country: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpXOgoxuh9d5mrcsi=OYbkOpSv7eoitsdJ ! And thanks to Holafly for sponsoring this video: holafly.sjv.io/bOa1Yx ✨

[@BA-hv7om]

Thanks for sharing this great video! I learned so much!

[@DariStep]

@@BA-hv7om thanks for watching :)

[@leonafaryna7617]

Thank you for this wonderful video. In my younger years, my Spanish teacher spent her vacation in Peru. This is when I learnt everything about Machu Picchu when she presented her slides in class. This was over 55 years ago now, and it looks the same, other than what people were wearing. I seem to remember being given Peru in a Geography class to do my essay on as well! Have a very HAPPY NEW YEAR Dari🤗👋🎉❣️😘🙋‍♀️🥳😊❤️🌠🎆🎉

[@DariStep]

@@leonafaryna7617 wooow so cool 🥺 happy holidays!

[@pauld2810]

I never know what I'm going to find next on your channel. I love it!

[@DariStep]

Thanks so much! 🌎

[@lorisheheen2198]

Dari...thank you for showing the rest of your trip to Peru! Wow!! Peru is Beautiful! I loved the Panoramic train ride! I loved seeing the Alpacas too! I enjoyed all of the different food's you and KC introduced as well. I'm with you Dari regarding the Guinea pig. I just couldn't...wouldn't. KC wasn't bothered at all! I am glad the cloud's cleared away to see the spectacular view and the Inca architecture! Amazing trip! Thank you and KC for sharing! I love Peru! 👍Enjoyed watching!❤❤❤🦙✨️✨️✨️❣️

[@DariStep]

I'm glad you enjoyed the trip! ❤️

[@lorisheheen2198]

❤❤❤❣️

[@alberthartl8885]

Loved the hat! The panoramic view from the train was amazing! 🤩

[@DariStep]

@@alberthartl8885 so true

[@trevmacc]

Hi Dari,thanks for showing us around such a beautiful country with beautiful views ,have a great week and take care

[@DariStep]

Glad you enjoyed it ✨

[@VicariousAdventurer]

ditto

[@allanmorton6022]

Another great episode. Loved that you experienced local culture. Amazing stone circle too. The train ride was spectacular especially with the entertainers on board. Looks like there are many impressive sights to see. You looked so happy when the clouds lifted, still amazed the city was hidden for so long. What was that animal in the meal! Scary. Happy New Year Dari, hope its a good one for you.

[@DariStep]

Thank you!!!! Happy new year 🎊

[@frankb1]

Good to see you guys having fun. My friend's mom had a farm in eastern Oklahoma where she raised llamas. I remember the llamas would very quietly sneak up on me.

[@DariStep]

Haha llamas are so cute!

[@EricOfTheNorthlands]

I live near an alpaca and llama farm here in New Jersey. They raise the animals for their fiber, which they use to make gorgeous hats, scarves, mittens, socks and other woven accessories that they sell to the public. For Christmas, as they do every year, they recently dressed the animals up as Santa Claus and invited families to bring their kids and have their pictures taken with "Paca-Claus." :-)

[@curtvona4891]

What a spectacular view from up high in the mountains! The beautiful people, the delicious looking food, and a wonderful lady showing all of this to us. This vid has it all! I must visit this country one day. Thanks, Dari! ❤

[@DariStep]

I’m so glad you liked it! ☀️

[@darellnewsome4459]

Excellent video Dari! Would love to visit there as there is so so much history there. Thank you as always for sharing your adventures with us.

[@DariStep]

@@darellnewsome4459 thank you for watching ✨

[@darellnewsome4459]

@DariStep it's my pleasure!

[@sofiaheredia9792]

I am happy that you travel to my country! Love your video! I hope you have a nice time there and enjoy all the food, drinks, music and landscapes.

[@DariStep]

Thank you! I had the best time exploring Peru!🇵🇪

[@Accolonian]

Millions of years ago! :D

[@ann3856]

Beautiful!! I wish I could visit. I'm now a 'cheap' customer. Looking through your eyes. You filmed it and I think I learned more by looking through your eyes. Luckily you had Kacy with you to try that dish. I wouldn't eat it! You had fantastic tour guides.

[@DariStep]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼

[@ProductionsPlus]

Wow Dasha, enjoy all of your travels while you young, I'm always very amazed by interesting professionnal type volgs you make. As you mature in life it seems that the lack of time cathes up with you & dominates your life! thanks

[@DariStep]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏🏼

[@judykarey8150]

Of course I will hit the Like Button. I've been a fan of yours for years. Loved this video Also. Lots of beauty, mystery in Peru. Thank you for your experience there. Thanks to Casey.

[@DariStep]

Thank you for your kind words! 🙏🏼

[@judykarey8150]

@@DariStep Of course. Take care, be safe.

[@teambanzai9491]

Thank you for taking us up to Machu Picchu if only to experience it vicariously. Shout out to KC for consuming that Guinea pig. If you think that’s awful, Dari, wait till you encounter balut. It’s really an acquired taste.

[@DariStep]

😅😅😅

[@jcben]

It's so magical when the clouds clear and the city appears 🤩

[@DariStep]

Yeahhh 🥺

[@Alan-pv2bi]

Very nice, glad the fog cleared to see that iconic view. I'm assuming you won't be trying balut when you visit the Philippines 🐣

[@DariStep]

@@Alan-pv2bi yeah I won’t ahahaha

[@solconcordia4315]

I would call that clouds instead of a fog because of the height. When I was a young boy, I learnt patience and observation to walk upon a cloud, literally. It came to my feet !

[@scottnesbitt956]

DARI Thanks for everything you do for us 💯 you are the best 🤗 i always enjoy your videos 😍 please keep up the amazing work you do for us 💯 you are always so Gorgeous as always Wow 😳 take care of yourself and be safe beautiful 🤩❤️✌️🤗

[@DariStep]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏🏼

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Wow! What a fantastic video! It is really a magical place with these lilltle Inca villages and the marvellous Machu Picchiu! You and Casey are so nice and this journey was something special for us. Thank you very much Dari and wish you both Happy Holidays ⭐️💕🎄

[@DariStep]

Thank you very much for the nice words ☀️

[@kennethnyhuus3768]

Would love to visit Machu Picchu, chat with locals and try some of the food. One thing is to learn about the Inca civilization from reading and watch documentaries, but to be there and touch it yourself is a very fulfilling experience. However, I may never go because the place is visited by too many tourists that it may do serious damage to the place. Guinea pig as food... yeah, I think I could try eating that

[@DariStep]

@@kennethnyhuus3768 damnn ahahaha 👏🏼

[@solconcordia4315]

I suspect that guinea pigs were introduced by the reptilian/serpentine alien gods as ambrosia. It may be a mini-version of the capybara native to South America. After moving to an alien place, the gods still retained their taste preferences.

[@MrAngV]

We have been to Peru twice in our lives. It is a beautiful country. Glad to see you had a wonderful time.

[@DariStep]

It really is a beautiful country!

[@paulalexandredumasseauvan2357]

this was FACINATING and BEAUTIFUL! 😁 thank you for EXPANDING our MINDS with your travels! 👍☺

[@DariStep]

Thank you!! Peru is truly magical 🙌🏼

[@solconcordia4315]

It's great that we could "follow along." It's important for young people to visit places to learn about other cultures as well as themselves, before settling down to a more localized area to work at a profession/craft/job and having a family.

[@silviunikita]

The feeling of natural beauty from these images of Peru seems to have no match elsewhere. Thank you for sharing them with us 🙏

[@DariStep]

My pleasure!

[@letter203ify]

Yes, Machu Picchu is worth it... and so is watching your marvelous video review of your visit! You were made for this! I hope you will always make videos of the places you visit as you travel the world as they are so rewarding to watch.🎉Happy New Year, Dasha!

[@DariStep]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@KCluis13]

I was not expecting that ending 😮 COOL!!!

[@DariStep]

😅😅😅

[@CharlesO-b2r]

Great job on video. I would like to go there now seeing your video. Keep on making your wonderful videos. Thank You

[@DariStep]

Thank you so much! It was truly an incredible experience. 🥰

[@christophermaer8880]

Another good video Dari and Macho Picchu looks amazing views at the top but the weather can be changeable at the top. I wouldn’t eat Guinea pig🤮 either it turns me off but in Peru they will have that for breakfast that is their meal. I hope you fly back safely in New York.

[@EricOfTheNorthlands]

Dari, one thing I didn't hear you talk about was the risk of sun exposure. I've read that because of the altitude (and latitude) in the Andes Mountains of Peru, the risk of sunburn is especially high for fair-skinned people who aren't used to it, even from short-term exposure or on cloudy days. Did you have to use sunscreen at all? I'm a bit concerned about this as I got seriously burnt several years ago in Florida and don't ever want to go through that again. I'd love to visit Peru otherwise; it seems truly unique even among the Spanish-speaking countries of South America.

[@DariStep]

@@EricOfTheNorthlands ohh it’s true! My head skin got super sunburned 😿😿😿

[@DariStep]

@@EricOfTheNorthlands but I don’t think you should worry about it- I used sunscreen for face and everything was alright! Just should have worn a hat 😂

[@EricOfTheNorthlands]

@@DariStep Good to know. Thank you!

[@GregBrownsWorldORacing]

Mui Bien, Guapo!

[@koehf405]

I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. thanks

[@DariStep]

Happy New Year to you too! 🎉

[@dougsrepair1060]

Great production. You are so fortunate to be able to travel. We’re happy for you. Enjoy your journey.

[@DariStep]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@TimMoniz-be2pj]

I really enjoyed the views of Machu Picchu. It looked really beautiful especially with some of the clouds in the background. I’m glad the clouds cleared for you guys. I was laughing so hard from the look on your face when the guinea pig was served. I guess that’s no longer on your menu. Did you bring home some souvenirs from Peru?

[@DariStep]

Yeah I was so surprised!🥲

[@sandor7594]

9:38 WOW !!! An another world!

[@christinawrobel4869]

Great video. Never gave Peru much thought to visit, but it is beautiful. For some reason, I thought this would require extreme mountainous hiking. The train ride was great. Kudos to KC for trying the last dish. I had to turn away and close my eyes. Not for me!

[@DariStep]

Haha yeah, that last dish was not for me as well! 😅

[@blancacordero3998]

Loved, loved, loved!

[@harrydecker8731]

This is one of the best videos of Machu Picchu and surrounding country that I've ever seen. Spectacular views! I'm always impressed by the local culture and cuisine,and you do a good job showing all of that.. I love the hat you bought, Daria!

[@DariStep]

Thank you so much! It truly is magical 🫶🏼

[@Angel.T-340]

NICE VIDEO, Dari! 😃 👏🏼!

[@DariStep]

Thanks so much!

[@sandor7594]

Dari! I envy your wonderful life! Tomorrow is December 31: с Новым годом!

[@joannunemaker6332]

What a fantastic trip! So beautiful. I am happy you have a friend in KC. He seems very kind. Thank you for sharing. 😊❤

[@DariStep]

Thank you for watching ! 😊

[@davidsartin5708]

WOW! That was a cool trip. Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed this one and the meal at the end. 🙄😮😋😋🤪🤠

[@DariStep]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@MrGaryBernius]

Very Good Dari

[@DariStep]

Thanks!

[@richardc488]

happy new year sweet Dari

[@MariadeJesus-dt4ql]

Great video Dari. It was a beautiful, beautiful video!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!! Your next visit to Peru.....a safari in the Amazon Jungle ... And a visit to the Inca lines in Paracas, Ica Peru. :)

[@DariStep]

I would love to explore the Amazon Jungle next!

[@andgainingspeed]

Respect for Casey, a real food warrior. 😋

[@DariStep]

No doubt!

[@VicariousAdventurer]

Argentinians put raisins in empañadas!

[@DariStep]

Ohh interesting!

[@kevingeriaviles9424]

🙂🤙🤙

[@josebh81]

Que bonita experiencia, espero que vuelva, hay otros lugares muy hermosos que explorar en Perú...

[@DariStep]

Si, Perú es hermoso, hay tanto que explorar! 🤩

[@motoole3200]

Lovely 🌹 nice adventure, different culture. Thanks for sharing your stories. Good Appetite. Adiós.

[@DariStep]

Thank you for watching ! 😃

[@EricOfTheNorthlands]

I can totally relate to your reaction when the guinea pig was served. I remember having the same reaction when I ordered fish at a restaurant in Germany and they served the fish with the head still attached, which I completely did not expect and had never experienced before. I don't want my dinner to be looking at me!

[@DariStep]

@@EricOfTheNorthlands yeah exactly lol

[@solconcordia4315]

Serving up the fish with its head still intact was also often done in Chinese culture. I was acculturated as a young child to that.

[@EricOfTheNorthlands]

@@solconcordia4315 Yes, and I think in much of continental Europe too even today. Still jarring to me, though. Even more so considering I was still quite young lol.

[@solconcordia4315]

@@EricOfTheNorthlands I think that it's a way for proving the authenticity of the fish 🐟 beyond reasonable doubt (the fish tail was also served at the other end of the placement, even if the body had been cut up into pieces -- Chinese culture doesn't provide knife and fork to cut up foods at the table so the chef/cook cuts food into small morsels but it makes the food less recognizable and more prone to fraud, especially in seafoods). It's obviously not X-meat ! 😂

[@yugioht42]

Machu picchu is Incan and was the last unconquered land the Spanish couldn’t take. It was the death of Atahualpa by the direct hands of Francisco Pizarro that the Inca fell. Machu Picchu was where the Inca took the mummified body of the king in an attempt to save themselves. The body made it but the warriors didn’t as most of them were shot down by the Spanish only one managed to make it and told the people to hide the mummies and any gold and everyone get into hiding immediately before dying. Pizarro was a completely unhinged individual with a lust for gold. He would torture people for fun. Pizarro was assassinated by Diego de Almagro in a political power play. It really changed the complexion of Peru as Almagro was sworn in as Peru’s new leader. Almagro was a true leader as he wasn’t very gold hungry, instead preferring to make peace with the native tribes and setting up trade networks. He actually married a native woman and learned about the people there. Pizarro was actually not in South America for gold, he was really hunting specific artifacts called the crystal skulls. Those skulls according to rumors could create communication pathways between many skulls. The Spanish wanted those skulls. He found them alright. Pizarro was just another person in a web of dark people that tried to manipulate everything around them to control every bit of society. This web spans centuries or millennia. Every major event of history a really dark person is at the center. There are hidden people willing to fight against this oppression just you never know. Pizarro was a middleman in the web able to command others but still is bossed around by whoever is at the center of the web. Someone in Spain was pulling all the strings.

[@jimmyg5636]

I was thinking earlier today. Where is Dari ? 😊

[@DariStep]

Ahahahah 😅

[@PaulFellows3430]

A superb video! I wish you every happiness and blessing in 2025.

[@DariStep]

Same to you! 🙌🏼

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

Very good & informative video on Macchu Picchu with very informnative, if not overly honest at certain points, food reviews. I have tried two Venezulian foods; various epandnadas ( chicken, beef, pork, etc) & mandoca. ( similar to but not a sour cream donut in flavor but shaped like an elongated large soft pretzel) It seems like epandanadas are filled with all sorts of things but it is mostly various types or blends of meat. They are similar to hot pockets., but they taste better because they are home made verses being produced by assembly line machinery and laboratory modified ingredients. Over the last few years they brought in many Venezulians and some Columbians and some Mexicans to work. Mandoca is sold as breakfast food. The immigrants have brought their foods and have set up a few resteraunts but mostly food trucks. Food trucks are so much loved by the Japanese that they are allowed to stop and sell food at the plants during lunch. They place them on a rotating schedule. During the late summer & early fall these food trucks no doubt show up at the fairs and festivals.

[@DariStep]

Thank you for sharing ✨

[@GW203]

I tried guinea pig in Ecuador. In my opinon it's taste is close to pork.

[@DariStep]

KC also thought so !!

[@soylaurook3286]

I love your vídeo, come to Brazil😅

[@DariStep]

One day ✨

[@ernestconnell8087]

Too scary for me, but looks nice 👍

[@Greg-l8r]

How does a russian pay for all the world traveling and school in new york, a very expensive city to start?

[@DariStep]

With the full scholarship and a stipend ☺️

[@ashleyjansen320]

She also has a sponsorship from a Cusco travel agency, which you'll see if you watch the full video.

[@NormanF62]

The reason rodents are in the diet is ungulates weren’t introduced to South America until much later. Hystricognant rodents took over every herbivorous niche when they arrived from Africa and the cavy was the first to be domesticated by early humans as livestock. Their being pets is a modern affectation. Dari didn’t care for it but they do look like roasted pigs so that’s why the pig name stuck even though they aren’t actually pigs! Thanks for showing Machu Pichu! 😊

[@VicariousAdventurer]

There were native Caviidae ... Capybaras are also famous in other parts

[@EnriqueDeQuesada101]

❤❤❤

[@IntelligentAtheism]

Be careful. It's dangerous. I know because i live in Peru 😅👍

[@DariStep]

😅😅😅

[@timmethy]

The Incans must have been in great physical shape.

[@Mikethebusinessguy66]

Dari your video was nice so are your English I got something for you when I be back to the us I am so sorry

[@DariStep]

Thanks!

[@lindac3395]

Guinea Pig?????? 🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🤢👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 I’m from Los Angeles, I will eat an In n Out Burger instead. 🍔🍟☕️

[@DariStep]

In n Out is 🔥

[@RenzoStefanoPontexRuiz]

This is my country, You're always welcome here. Enjoy your trip, Enjoy every moment of your life and Have a good weekend. I hope you had a great year, I hope you have a nice 2025 and I hope you accomplish everything that you want in life. Life is an adventure, Remember that. 🎇🥂🎉🇵🇪🦙🙂👍

[@DariStep]

Thank you so much! Peru is truly magical 🙌🏼