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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Take a helicopter from Cusco to Machu PicchuAllows you to see this spectacular world up close. Helicopters can fly close to the mountains and in the valleys. Picture shows the Sacred Valley outside Cusco.
An awesome collection of pre-Columbian art and artifacts. Housed in a private home in the Miraflores suburb, the scope, presentation, and quality of these items are breathtaking. The owner, a somewhat nefarious character in his mid 70's whose origin and method of 'collecting' these objects are the subject of much debate and conjecture, conducts tours himself by appointment.
Founded in 1855 by several Lima gentlemen, Club Nacional is considered one of the ten best clubs in the world. The Club, characterized by colonial architecture, is located in the Plaza San Martin, one of the most beautiful and traditional squares in Lima. It now has over 1300 members and is the premier gentlemen's club in Peru. The Club boasts an extensive collection of works by contemporary and Peruvian artists.
These spectacular Inca ruins at 10,000 feet are simply awesome. Built originally in the 12th century and abandoned some 200 years later, they were not rediscovered until the 19th century. The Peruvian government now plans to dramatically increase the tourist capacity by installing cable cars. Get there quick before they're truly ruined again! Best views, if you can do it, are at dawn and dusk, before and after the main crowds are there.
Hike the Inca Trail !To avoid overcrowded trails & campgrounds, we started at lunch time. Leaving at a different hour has the advantage of being alone (or almost) on the trail. The campgrounds were almost empty (when I was there we had to share it we 2 other groups).According to our guide, about 300 people daily leave for the Inca Trail (off-season); During high season it is about 3000 people.
Hiking Tour of Colca Canyon, near ArequipaThis two day tour goes into the Colca Valley, passing through a national park where you can see Vicuna, Alpacas and Llamas, as well as a few flamingos. The road reached 4800m and there is a viewpoint where you can see 8 volcanos. It is possible to stay in Chivay and see the local women in their traditional dress which is very different from the dres worn elsewhere in Peru, and they all have special hats, and their own unique dances from the Valley. In the evening you can relax in some thermal baths under the stars! On the second day you rise early to watch Condors (amazing birds with a 3 meter wide wingspan) rising in the morning thermal air.
Arequipa is a beautiful City with great architecture. The Santa Catalina convent which has only recently (1970s) been opened to the public is beautiful and peaceful and you can spend a whole afternoon wandering around. Just opposite the convent is a museum relating to the Inca Mummies found in the nearby mountains including the famous 'Juanita'. They show an interesting video and a guide helps explain the different artefacts.
Islas Balleistas and Paracas PeninsularFrom Pisco you can arrange a tour to Islas Balleistas where you can see penguins, vultures, pelicans, sea lions, dolphins and other rare birds. The islands are shaped into arcs by erosion and inside you can hear the cries of the sealions which is kind of eerie.
The Gold Museum in Lima will leave you dizzy. It is spectacular!!!! Fair warning, though, there is a building that houses ancient pottery that will probably shock you. It is the most pornographic artwork you have ever seen. Beastiality........oral sex with Llamas........S&M.......threesomes........group sex including animals!!!! Don't say I didn't warn you. Outside the museum you will find very poor indigenous people selling something that looks like GOLD for mere pennies. They are selling Pyrite, also known as 'fools gold'. But, by all means, go ahead and buy a big chunk of Pyrite. It is beautiful and makes a great table ornament........and you will be helping to feed a family with this small purchase.
In all the years I lived in Peru I have never seen a tourist do this. But, if you have the time I highly recommend that you visit the countless beaches south of Lima. 43 kilometers south on the PanAmerican Highway is the beach called Silencio. Big waves and lots of beautiful Peruvians in shockingly tiny beachwear! You can hitch south very easily or simply hang around the Miraflores area of Lima and meet people who will tell you the easiest way to get to the beaches.........and probably invite you to go with them.SUNSCREEN!!!! Be extreeeeemely careful of the sun on the beaches of Peru. On a cloudy day in the middle of winter you can get the worst sunburn of your life in an hour! Trust me, I am not exaggerating. I learned the hard way that sunscreen is absolutely essential if you spend any time on the beach in Peru.
7 Reviews and 251 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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