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 The Andes from the plane by SirRichard
- The coast in the west, dry and flat.
- The jungle, in the east, tropical and humid.
There are many interesting landscapes and trekking areas along the Andes:
- Caņon del Colca, near Arequipa
- Inca Trail, near Cuzco
- Huaraz area, north of Lima Leave a Comment
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 Fruit sta by SirRichardLeave a Comment
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 Glacial Lake, Huascaran
National Park by Paul2001
The park has a seeminly countless number of hiking treks for the serious hiker who wants to spends many days in the wilderness. However for the daytripper like me there are also other excursion possibilities such as bustrips to Lago Llanganuco and the Pastoruri Glacier. Huaraz is the largest city in the region and has plenty of hotels. Therefore it makes an excellent base for either the massive treks or for the daytrippers. Just remember that Huaraz itself is over 3000m above sea level and that you should rest up before tackling any strenuous journeys. Altitude sickness is serious threat up here. If you are planning on one of the more demanding hikes, then you can arrange for guides and porters in Huaraz where every other shop on the main street seems to be an outfitter. Just remember to plan ahead. If you are wanting to do a demanding hike in the region, you should alot about a week in order to adjust to the altitude and for the hike itself. I was in Huaraz for five nights and went on three daytrips instead. Still I was pretty happy with what I saw of the mountains. Leave a Comment
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Trujillo gets nowhere near the foriegn tourists that the other major cities of Peru receive. This is a shame because I found that the city had a certain charm and pleasant weather to boot. The Plaza de Armas, while not as grand as Cusco's or Arequipa's, is quite lovely and well maintained. Surrounding the Plaza de Armas are several brightly painted and well restored colonial buildings. Today these buildings are both government offices and privately owned businesses. Some of these old colonial manors can be visited during business hours. The plaza itself is very lovingly landscaped with gardens and high palm trees. It is a great place to relax as many of the locals do. Leave a Comment
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 The Plaza Mayor, Lima by Paul2001
Today the buildings have been lovingly restored to the original appearance. Furthermore the Plaza Mayor has been considerably cleaned up in recent years. A friend of mine who visited Lima in 1977, saw my photographs of the Plaza Mayor and could not believe the change. There is a downside however. The square is supposedly rife with pickpockets, however I had no first hand experience with this. Still keep a close eye on your belongings. Happily there are many police officers lingering about the Plaza Mayor for your protection. Leave a Comment
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 Dry Oxbow Lake,the
Tambopata-Candamo Reserve by Paul2001
Now that I had decided upon Peru, I had to decide upon what part of the Amazon Basin, which takes up almost 40 per cent of the countries territory, should I visited. After careful consideration, the Tambopata-Candamo Reserved Zone won out. This was because it is easily accessible from Cuzco and for the abundance of lodges within the region. A flight to Puerto Maldonado takes just 45 minutes and the number of lodges are growing.
However there is more to my choice than logistics. The Tambopata-Candamo Reserved Zone is considered to be one the most exciting places in the world to see the jungle. This is because of the extremely diverse plant and animal life. This includes over 600 species of birds, the largest located in any one area in the world. There are also over 1200 species of butterflies. There are also many kinds of mammals and reptiles to be seen including many rare species. I even saw a endangered bush dog 4km from my lodge. Sadly I was not ready enough to take a photo. Apparently such a picture would have netted me $60,000 from National Geographic. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Tambopata-Candamo Reserved Zone and I highly recommend that if you are planning a trip to Peru, consider taking some extra time for a journey to this region. Leave a Comment
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 The Plaza de Armas, Arequipa by Paul2001
The leading attraction on the square is the Cathedral that sits on the northern edge. This is one of the more interesting churches in Peru and I will write a seperate tip on it soon. Leave a Comment
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You should carry identification with you at all times. It is permissible to carry photocopies of the relevant pages of passports to avoid losing the original, which should be kept in a safe place. Longer-term visitors are encouraged to register with the British Embassy in Lima.
There is a departure tax of US$ 28.24 (per person) for international flights from Peru. There is also an airport tax for internal flights. This varies according to the airport but internal departures from Lima cost US$5.04 per person. The equivalent sum in Peruvian soles is accepted.
ATM machines can be found in the main cities. Not all shops, restaurants, bars and hotels accept credit cards and it is worth checking whether they do before purchasing or ordering anything. Western Union is represented in Peru, with bureaux in all main cities. This is a quick, reliable way of receiving money from abroad. Leave a Comment
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Visitors upon arrival are normally given permission to stay for up to a maximum of 90 days. Extensions for a further 60 days can be obtained. Overstaying without the proper authority is a serious matter and fines are imposed. It is therefore recommended that you double check the period of time you have been granted, as you will be refused permission to leave and can be held in detention until the fine for overstay is paid. If in doubt, you are advised to check entry clearance requirements with Peruvian Representation in your country..
You should keep in a safe place the immigration paper given to you on arrival as you will need to show this upon departure. I recommend that your passport should have a remaining validity of at least six months.
Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration, please contact the Peruvian Embassy in your place. Leave a Comment
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