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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU - If you have the time and the energy. It's a high altitude odysee. An unforgettable experience. When I was there in 2000 you could do the trail without a guide. I now hear that they've made guides mandatory. If that's true, I think it's a shame- but still something well worth doing.
Uros Islands and the Puno, Peru area of Lake TiticacaWhen you first step onto one of their islands, you'll notice the reed underfoot. That's because these 'floating islands' are made from totora reed. The islands have been around for about 1000 years and currently have about 300 residents. As the reed rots out from underneath, they replace it with fresh reed on top. As Puno's largest attraction, the islands can get a little too. They make everything it seems with this reed including their houses and their boats from which they harvest more reed.On my way to the islands one morning, I injured my ankle. Delayed from our schedule, we didn't get out to the islands till afternoon. What a stoke of good luck! By the time we got to the main island, two of the residents were having a wedding. Out of 300 residents, what are the chances of showing up during a wedding? They have an interesting...
Anyone going to Peru and especially the mountains shouldn't miss Machu Picchu. I've been twice now and had definite plans both times to see it. I've still not seen the fabled city in the sky. Next time I won't miss. These ruins are situated at approximately 9000 feet with the mountainsides dropping off beyond the ruins. To many, it's a mystical place to visit.
When we finally did make it to the lake for our tour of Uros Islands, I noticed something odd about the lake's surface. It was green! There are tiny lime green balls (some sort of algae) floating on top. It creates a complete covering and almost looks like a lawn rather than a lake.
you should stay in Lima for a few days. At first the city looks awfull, especially when you visit it in winter time (june-september), but you have to realise it is the beating heart of Peru and almost one third of the peruvians live there.you will get use to the smell of the cars, the pollution and the hectic scenes and you will meet real peruvians.If you get sick of it all, take a local bus to Chosica, it only takes half on hour and there is always sun. It is a quiet small town.the picture is taken in 'parque del amor' in Miraflores in Lima, near the coast.
Amazing scenery, cold nights, snowcapped mountains in the distance, high altitude, dazzling passes when you finally arrive at the top of the highest pass, you feel great ! And finally, seeing Machu Picchu from Inti Puntu, the greatest final of the inca-trail. It his hard to explain how you feel during and after the trail, only when you have experienced it yourself, you will know !
Where to start...Lima; The capital but very very few tourists - makes it great! Excellent little bars / cafes. The 2 main squares are fabulous. The moment you're noticed as not hailing from S America you will be swamped by women (if you're a guy) and vice-versa. I was there for about 4-5 days; just taking in the atmosphere (was at the time of the election and so caught the last day of the riots - what an eye-opener). If you can go for a couple of days, do! A few other attractions nearby, such as the Gold museum and Arms museum (biggest in World)......Cusco; great little city, superb architecture in the centre.Good haunts to relax in and have a beer. Did the sacred tour on horseback, great fun (local historical / Inca structures)........ Then onto the Incatrail; you'll have heard the lowdown on this already, & yes it's fantastic. A word of advice; if doing the 4 day Inca trail, watch out...
As i mentioned.... the Amazon.. take a flight to Ichitos.. (i used amazontravelcenter.com, the guy is derek) and then onto a boat for 9 days on the amazon with trips into the amazon jungles..piranah fishing... sun rise.. the sun sets.. the drinks.. and the awesome food cooked on board.. Hey we even took a dip in the Amazon...Another worth while activity is to trek to the lost city of the Incas.. Machhu Picchu.. you must take the 5 day trek.. if you can.. it is totally exhilirating..! even if you go alone.. you are always put in groups.. and they carry the food.. and the tents etc for you... totally a wonder of the world..!see above
Walking in Machu Pichu ruins can be challenging if you are not in shape. It's high up in the mountains and can be pretty hot.getting there was half the excitement. The train takes you to Agua Calientes, a town?, a village? a weird outpost in the mountain.
En este lugar, a unas cuatro horas de Puno por lancha, se puede apreciar la belleza del lago Titicaca. Aparte, al convivir con la gente del lugar se puede entender un poco cuan diverso es el Perú. In this place, far of the polluted coast of the lake, you can admire all the beauty of the Titicaca. Besides, people here can teach you how different can be a country just getting away some kms.
7 Reviews and 250 Opinions We did not stay here, but it was pointed out to us as the hotel used for some of the VIPs that came...
Hostal Rumi Punku Cusco
7 Reviews and 486 Opinions Very nice hotel including all amenities, even wi-fi. Recommend the tours booked via Sergio at the...
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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. ...
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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