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 Barranco in the afternoon by SirRichardLeave a Comment
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 One of the massage centers by SirRichard
Besides, many people arrive to Machu Picchu after 4 exhausting days along the Inca Trail and some really need a massage!!! Leave a Comment
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Pisac is a wonderful sleepy little town situated a bit lower than Cuzco.
In Pisac, there are great ruins you wouldn't want to miss, and a spectacular market.
Pisac is famous, yet you won't bump into hords of tourists. It feels authentic and charming.
My guide, contracted by the Royal Inka Hotel, played the pan flute for me alone in the ruins, in some insinuating, almost whispered way. I was gasping for air. It was fantastic. Leave a Comment
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When in Iquitos, you must visit Belen. Belen is, honestly, a slum. But it is also very interesting and not really dangerous (don't wear open shoes, as the ground can be sort of gooey).
If young Jorge Luis still works at the tiny Museo Etnografico, ask him to guide you through Belen. He'll look out for you and show you a good time, including a little cruise. He doesn't speak English however. Leave a Comment
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 The Puna or Altiplano by Paul2001Leave a Comment
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At the beginning of our train adventure (see transportation tips), the train stopped for one hour in the middle of nowhere. After a while, the crew let us disembark, and the whole trainload invaded the little shack of an imperturbable old lady who was cracking corn and roasting guinea pigs. It was very Fellini or Buñuel. All of us clowns with our cameras and our guidebooks, and she with her kettles and her hauteur. Leave a Comment
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 The Puno Cathedral by Paul2001Leave a Comment
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Are you looking for a day trip off the beaten path? There is a magazine in English online at www.enjoy peru.com called "Conosca Peru' which features lots of places that might interest a VT member for a day or overnight trip from Lima.
At www.elcomericioperu.com click on Guia de Diversions to get you to Viajes y turismo. Here you will find the best touristic calender I have every seen. It lists lots of little festivals which I sure would make great day trips. You also will find some other useful features on cities and travel distances. Leave a Comment
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 There is a trail -Colca by meloshLeave a Comment
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Relaxing at a Quinta: There are elegant restaurants in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, and Iquitos, but there's nothing quite like an informal quinta -- an open-air restaurant specializing in Andean home-cooking. It's an Andean tradition perhaps best explored in the crisp air of Cusco, which has a trio of quintas that are especially popular with locals on weekends. Look for informal garden or courtyard settings, large portions of Peruvian cooking, and reasonable prices. Most quintas are open only for lunch, so plan on it as your main meal of the day. Not only will you eat well, but it's also a great way to spend a sunny afternoon.
Savoring a Pisco Sour: Peru's national drink is the pisco sour, a delicious concoction made from the white-grape brandy called pisco. Made frothy when mixed with egg whites, lemon juice, sugar, and bitters, it's cold and complex, the closest thing to a Peruvian margarita. Try one with ceviche or a robust Andean meal -- or just knock 'em back late at night at a gringo-filled bar.
Self-Medicating with Mate de Coca: Coca-leaf tea, a perfectly legal local drink that has been a tradition in the Andes for centuries, is a great way to deal with the high altitude of the mountains, which can make your head spin and your body reel. As soon as you hit Cusco or Puno, head straight for the mate de coca -- most hotels have it at ready for their guests. And if that doesn't work, strap on the oxygen tank (many hotels supply that for their guests, too). Leave a Comment
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