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District Of Miraflores   Lima

District Of Miraflores, Lima

 45 Reviews  Want to shop for things Peruvian or eat your lunch or dinner with a spectacular view? Larcomar is a shopping presinct designed to fit into the cliffs of Miraflores. From the street all you see is a... 

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Sacsayhuaman   Cusco

Sacsayhuaman, Cusco

 62 Reviews  Sacsayhuamán is a walled complex on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco. The complex is typically Inca. The cut boulders are massive and fit tightly together without the aid of... 

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Huayna Picchu   Machu Picchu

Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu

 39 Reviews  You will have to climb for a very narrow path, it will take you 45 minutes to 1 ½ hour to complete it and you will arrive to a plce where you will see and amazing landscape of Machu Picchu Citadel, it... 

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San Francisco Church And Convent   Lima

San Francisco Church And Convent, Lima

 60 Reviews  The church and monastery of Saint Francis were consecrated in 1673 and completed in 1774. The church, built in the Spanish Baroque style, survived earthquakes in 1687 and1746 but was extensively... 

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Machu Picchu   Cusco

Machu Picchu, Cusco

 30 Reviews  If you choose not to trek to Machu Picchu the train from Ollantaytambo is the next best choice. Peru Rail offers a number of daily departures and three standards of travel - Backpackers has standard... 

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Inca Trail   Machu Picchu

Inca Trail, Machu Picchu

 49 Reviews  At about 5pm we finally arrived at our campsite at Wiñay Wayna which means Forever Young in English. After a snack we went to the ruins of the same name where the scenery was stunning as the clouds... 

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Museos - Museums   Lima

Museos - Museums, Lima

 62 Reviews  Opened on 17th December, 2011, in the old Ministry of Communications building, this is the first museum in the world to be a complete audio/visual experience. Visit is by guided groups of 20-30 only.... 

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Qoriqancha-Santo Domingo Convent   Cusco

Qoriqancha-Santo Domingo Convent, Cusco

 44 Reviews  The Qoriqancha (Quechua for Golden Courtyard) was once known as Inti Kancha or Temple of the Sun. It was dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God and was the foremost temple in the Inca Empire. It was... 

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Aguas Caliente   Machu Picchu

Aguas Caliente, Machu Picchu

 11 Reviews  After a long hike going to Machu Picchu, a lot of travelers go to the Aguas Calientes which is a collection of outdoor thermal pools, believed to have curative powers. I walked to the pools for from... 

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District Of Barranco   Lima

District Of Barranco, Lima

 29 Reviews  The Puente de los Suspiros, or Bridge of Sighs - if you can walk across it for the first time, without taking a breath, all your wishes will come true. So the story goes. The Bajada de los Baños is a... 

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San Blas   Cusco

San Blas, Cusco

 23 Reviews  Thsi is the artisan centre of Cusco and centred around the Plaza de San Blas. From Plaza de Armas take Triunfo and head uphill for about 10 minutes. The square has a lovely waterfall, the Iglesia de... 

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Llamas / Other Animals   Machu Picchu

Llamas / Other Animals, Machu Picchu

 15 Reviews  After taking your best pictures of the citadel, keep climbing the steps until you reach the Agricultural Sector. You´ll find yourself surrounded by llamas of many colors and sizes. I wasn´t attacked... 

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Plaza Mayor And Surroundings   Lima

Plaza Mayor And Surroundings, Lima

 52 Reviews  The name Plaza de Armas (Plaza of Arms) is is given to the main square in many cities in Spain and Latin America. In most cases it is actually the same place as the Plaza Mayor. Historically it is the... 

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Main Square   Cusco

Main Square, Cusco

 34 Reviews  The Plaza de Armas, originally ‘Huacaypata’ or Square of the Warrior was the heart of the Inca Empire. It is located in the centre of the capital of the empire - Cusco. Cusco was designed in the shape... 

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Temples   Machu Picchu

Temples, Machu Picchu

 16 Reviews  After walking past the Residential Sector, you´ll reach the District of the Priests and Nobility, where all the temples and palaces are located. The Temple of the Sun, shaped like a "P", will... 

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La Catedral - The Cathedral of Lima   Lima

La Catedral - The Cathedral of Lima, Lima

 36 Reviews  Francisco Pizarro González, Marquess; 1471 or 1476 – 26 June 1541) was a Spanish conquistador (soldier-explorer). He is the famous conqueror of the Incan Empire, and founder of Lima. After his... 

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Ollantaytambo   Cusco

Ollantaytambo, Cusco

 14 Reviews  Ollantaytambo is a small town on the Urubamba River. It offers guesthouse style accommodation and has quite a good tourist market. Wh ile famous for its amazing Inca ruins it is also the starting... 

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Sacred Plaza   Machu Picchu

Sacred Plaza, Machu Picchu

 11 Reviews  This is one of the 3 temples located at the Sacred Plaza. Historians believe that it was probably of comparatively lesser importance than the Main Temple. Like the name suggests it has 3 big... 

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Palacio De Gobierno   Lima

Palacio De Gobierno, Lima

 29 Reviews  This is a must see! The president of Peru lives here, the palace is an entire block. There isn't much to see, as far as, you can't enter the palace. But it is interesting to watch the changing of the... 

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The Cathedral   Cusco

The Cathedral, Cusco

 28 Reviews  The Cusco Cathedral was completed in 1654 and took almost 100 years to build. It is located on one side of the Plaza de Armas and is the main church of the Archdiocese of Cusco. The location for both... 

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Ruins   Machu Picchu

Ruins, Machu Picchu

 39 Reviews  Just got back today from Cusco and Machu Pichu. Bought my ticket in Cusco just so I wouldn't waste time getting a ticket in AC after getting off the train. There was a sign in the office saying... 

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Plaza San Martin   Lima

Plaza San Martin, Lima

 19 Reviews  When I first walked into Plaza San Martin and had the total perspective of the entire plaza it was a bit overwhelming. Obviously the architect of the plaza had a grand vision in mind. According to... 

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Streets of Cusco   Cusco

Streets of Cusco, Cusco

 27 Reviews  Cusco is a fascinating city and great and easy to explore as all roads lead to (or away from ) the Plaza de Armas. Taxis are cheap - you must negotiate the price beforehand - and plentiful. For a... 

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Scenery   Machu Picchu

Scenery, Machu Picchu

 22 Reviews  It was really amazing to see Machu Picchu in person after seeing it so many times in Travel Magazines. You just can't beleive it until you see it with your very own eyes. It's just so unbelievable to... 

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Around Lima   Lima

Around Lima, Lima

 22 Reviews  Old Town Lima I found to be remarkably safe. There were many old buildings painstakingly restored. Vibrant colors abounded. Several interesting balconies of wrought iron protruded in the street. Every... 

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The Belén Market

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The Belén Market, also called the Belén Street Market or the Belén Indian Market, is a large, colorful, open-air street market that takes up several city blocks in downtown Iquitos. Different parts of the market specialize in different goods. Almost anything produced in the Amazon Basin can be found in the Belén Market, including exotic fruits and vegetables, animal skins and products, plants, medicines, and Indian arts and crafts.One of the most popular of the markets among tourists is "Medicine Lane" which takes up an entire block along Pasaje Paquito, and offers all sorts of medicines and remedies made from local plants. Also popular are the markets specializing in Indian arts and crafts such as jewelry, blowguns, bows and arrows, ceramic pottery, basketry, and carvings made from exotic woods, such as palo sangre.There is an abundance of food products in the Belén Market, most locally...

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The Iron House

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The Iron House, or Casa de Fierro in Spanish, is one of the most popular and recognizable attractions in Iquitos. Built during the rubber boom at the end of the nineteenth century, its walls, ceilings, and balcony are covered in sheets of iron. Architectural historians believe it is the first prefabricated building in the Americas.The Iron House was designed by Gustave Eiffel, the architect who is most famous for designing the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Iron House is therefore sometimes called the Casa Eiffel. The house was constructed at the Belgian workshop of Les Forjes D'Aisseau specifically for the International Exposition of Paris in 1889. There, it was bought by Peruvian rubber baron Anselmo del Aguila, who had the house dismantled and shipped up the Amazon River to Iquitos. It was reassembled at its present location in 1890.Nowadays, the Iron House is administered by the Clube...

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The Lima Art Museum

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The Lima Art Museum was established in 1954 to preserve and showcase all aspects of Peruvian art, from pre-Columbian times to the present. The museum has an extensive permanent collection, and hosts temporary exhibits as well. The museum contains an impressive collection of pre-Columbian art such as ceramics, carvings, textiles, jewelry, and goldwork from various ancient civilizations, including the Inca, Nasca, Moche, Vicús, Chimú, Chancay, and Ica-Chincha.The museum also features paintings, sculptures, and other forms of artwork dating from the sixteenth century to the present. It has an extensive collection of Spanish colonial artwork, including furniture, colonial dress, and carvings.The Lima Art Museum is housed in the Palacio de la Exposición, which was built for Peru's first public exposition. The building was designed by Italian architect Antonio Leonardi, and was constructed...

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The Amazon River

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While most of the length of the Amazon River flows through Brazil, the river does start in Peru, and many of its larger tributaries are of Peruvian origin. The Amazon River is a river of superlatives. It is the largest river in the world by volume. The Amazon River accounts for one-fifth of the world's total river flow. The amount of water it empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Belem, Brazil exceeds the flow of the next eight largest rivers in the world combined. There is so much fresh water flowing into the ocean that it is still fresh 311 miles (500 kilometers) out to sea.Although it is widely recognized that the Nile River is the longest river in the world, many Brazilian geographers dispute that fact and claim that the Amazon River is slightly longer. Although it is impossible to get an exact measurement, the current "official" length of the Amazon River is 3,969 miles (6,992...

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The Amazon Conservatory of Tropical Studies

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I have written tips about the Amazon Conservatory of Tropical Studies under my "Things to Do" and "Hotel/Accomodation" categories because it is both a research station for scientists and a lodge where guests can stay while exploring the surrounding rainforest.Built by CONAPAC, a Peruvian conservation organization, and opened in 1993, the Amazon Conservatory of Tropical Studies is used mainly as a scientific research station for the study of the Amazonian rainforest. However, guests are welcome to stay in the lodge and participate in various activities. A donation to help maintain the canopy walkway and enlarge the surrounding rainforest reserve is included in the price of a room.The Amazon Canopy Walkway (see the tip under my "Things to Do" category for more information) is maintained and operated by the Amazon Conservatory of Tropical Studies, and is about a five-minute hike from the...

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The Plaza de Armas in Iquitos

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The Plaza de Armas is the center of social life in Iquitos. In the evenings, locals gather there to socialize, watch street entertainers, and buy snacks from vendors. On Sunday mornings, there is a flag-raising ceremony and a military parade. And throughout the year, many cultural, religious, and holiday celebrations are held in the square.The Plaza de Armas is dominated by a tall obelisque which is a monument to soldiers from Iquitos who fought for Peru in the War of the Pacific in 1879.The area immediately surrounding the Plaza de Armas is one of the better neighborhoods in the city. The city's best hotels and restaurants face the square or are within a block or two of it. There is also a casino, internet cafes, a small museum, and the Iron House, the most popular attraction in Iquitos.Many of the buildings surrounding the Plaza de Armas were built by wealthy rubber barons during the...

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The Cathedral in Cuzco

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Cuzco's Cathedral was started in 1559 and took almost 100 years to complete. It was constructed on the base of the Inca temple of Huacaypata in the shape of a Latin cross. During construction, it was combined with two other churches: the church of Jesús María on the left, and the church of El Triunfo on the right. Nowadays, the Cathedral is known for its collection of almost 400 colonial paintings. The church of El Triunfo is the oldest church in Cuzco, dating from 1536.

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The Pisac Indian Market

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The famous Pisac Indian market is held in the Plaza de Armas. Local Indians bring in pottery and woven cloth to sell, as well as all kinds of locally grown produce, including fruit, vegetables, hundreds of different types of potatoes, and strange ears of corn with marble-sized kernels. Many people trade produce for such essentials as sugar, salt, flour, rice, noodles, tools, and medicine. The crops sold at the Pisac market are mainly bought by the locals and not by tourists. However, there are many souvenir shops around Pisac's square that cater mostly to tourists. They sell everything from T-shirts to postcards to locally produced arts and crafts. Most of the souvenir shops are found on Calle Bolognesi on the west side of the Plaza de Armas.

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Clothes for Inca Trail?

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Hi..I did 6 weeks in S.A in March08, with my wife. She seemed to be in same prediciment as you re clothes! We did maybe similar trip to yours.....the Inca trail hike...it was toughter than I expected...its not a walk in the park and thats for sure and I would have played competitive Rugby/football when I was younger. Definitely you need decent boots...those stones are rough and I think a bit of support on the ankle is advised. I had only medium level boots ..coming to bottom of ankle, whereas my wife had North Face version that covered whole ankle. She was happy that she had those as she felt the support was good..and there are Gore tex so did not get too hot and stuffy. Re rain gear...I was glad that we had it...it rained for full 24hrs when we were on trail. Layers is the key...as when you walk you only need protection from the rain...don't need the heat. It gets cold in evenings/night...

Huaca Huallamarca, Lima

by iwys

Huaca Huallamarca is a massive adobe brick pyramid built during the pre-Columbian Maranga period around 500 AD. It is the most impressive archaeological site in the city and not to be missed. It can seem a little bit too perfect though as it has been very thoroughly restored. The crumbling Huaca Pucllana seems a bit more authentic.You can climb a ramp to the top of the pyramid, from which you get a great view of the wealthy San Isidro district.Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9am-5pm.Admission: S/. 5.60.

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Q:  We will be traveling in Dec. can only spend about 6 days in Peru. Would appreciate any suggestions on how to best use our time. ... 

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A: Firstly, if you stay on the coast, be prepared for heat and humidity. If you go inland, be prepared for altitude. I imagine you will be arriving first off in Lima? Six... 

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