Jimmy Sotomayor

Wonderful Guide

January 26, 2025

I really enjoy your tours. Thank you for such clear explanations. I learn something new each time. Fascinating histories. Tupachnanceskama. Is probably spelled incorrectly. But I do pronounce it well. 💕💕.

Marilyn Stevens

Jimmy is a fantastic guide!

November 11, 2024

Jimmy’s tours are so friendly & full of historical information. I always try to catch his live tours on-line.

Angie Jones

We were lucky with the weather with Jimmy

November 5, 2024

We were soooo lucky both with the weather and to have Jimmy as our guide. He was so knowledgeable and made our visit really special. And he took great pictures and videos. 5+!

Miha

Special Event – Sunrise in Machu Picchu at Winter Solstice

July 11, 2024

The year is already half-over for those in the UK and many other parts of the world, but new beginnings can happen at any time. The Winter Solstice marks the start of the New Year in Peru and many people gathered at Machu Picchu in order to welcome the sunrise.

Machu Picchu is an old Inca word and it refers to an old mountain which is located between the Andes and the Amazon jungle. The height of it allowed us to see across the other mountains to where the sun was rising. As usual, the sun was taking its time, but it didn’t matter because Jimmy had so much to share about this fascinating part of the world.

Machu Picchu was very important in Inca times, when the area was significantly more heavily-populated than it is now. Jimmy spoke about what happened at Machu Picchu in Inca times and why everyone chose to leave. The story certainly has a sad element, but it’s also very exciting, as are the recent archaeological discoveries which suggest the site is much older than was previously thought.

Jimmy also spoke about the languages spoken in the area and the people who lived there, the animals are considered sacred and the rituals which took place on Machu Picchu. He also mentioned the temperature, the seasons and micro-climates, which gave a very interesting picture of what it felt like to be in Machu Picchu now, in addition to speaking about its very interesting history. Finally, we enjoyed a gentle sunrise with soft light and lots of clouds.

It was lovely to see in a very peaceful New Year with Jimmy. It was very interesting to hear about what is known about Machu Picchu’s past and to imagine what might be discovered in the future.

Poppy

Winter Solstice Machu Picchu

July 11, 2024

A fantastic tour with good signal. I loved all the information we were given during the tour. It’s such a magical place.

Artemis

Jimmy is Fantastic!!!

December 8, 2023

I have attended at 4 tours with Jimmy and he

is very knowledgeable!! I will probably never physically get to Machu Picchu, yet I feel like have had a great introduction! I love it when Jimmy refers to us as “Family”!!! I feel like I’m on a tour with a Friend!!!

Skye Sommers

Jimmy is an amazing guide

September 12, 2023

Went to my first tour of Jimmy’s–it will not be my last. Very engaging, informative, and fun. Thank you!

Kerry

Sunrise in Machu Picchu at Winter Soltice

June 22, 2023

This was an emotional tour to watch the sunrise. Jimmy gave a lot of information while we waited for the sunrise, which included some of his personal experience. It was a very emotional tour. Everyone should join this tour at least once in your life. I follow all of his tours.

Fran

Sunrise in Machu Picchu at Winter Solstice

June 22, 2023

Wow wow wow. Best think i have seen / witnessed in ages, added to by Jimmy’s warmth and knowledge. Perfect tour Jimmy, very well done!

Val

Ollantaytambo Tour

June 13, 2023

Jimmy, you were excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed your Live tour through the village of Ollantaytambo and up the pyramid of terraces to the sun temple. I am looking forward to the sunrise tour of Machu Pichu.

Couch Surfer

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