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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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So Many tours from Cuzco

by RobyG

Cuzco is the most developed city for tourism as from there you can easily book the most renowned tours that you can do in Peru'. Inca Trail: though you need to book it in advance, at some time of the year it is still possible to book it from Cuzco (but at least 20 days before) and it's much cheaper than reserving it from Europe or the States.Alternatives to arrive to Machu Picchu are many: Jungle tour is 3 days (ciclying, hiking) that drives you direct on the last day the gigant rouin.

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Museo Larco, Lima

by iwys

Museo Larco was the best museum I visited in my travels around South America. Admission is expensive, but, if you can afford it, it's definitely worth it. Founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926, it houses the finest collection of pre-Columbian art in the world, including some superb gold and silver jewellery and the famous gallery of erotic art. Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 9am - 6pm.Admission: adults S/. 30.00, senior citizens (65 and over) S/. 25.00,students & children under 15 S/. 15.00

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Juanita the ice maiden

by mad4travel

If you are going to Arequipa stop by to see the ice maiden. She is a mummy found in ice at the top of a mountian, a sacrifice to the gods.check out :http://www.ucsm.edu.pe/santury/The website is in Spanish only. Its easy to find in Arequipa

Inca Trek with SAS Travel

by iammon

We did it with SAS Travel and really loved it. The company seems to be very professional. The guide was great. Very friendly and helpful and the knowledge about the incas and fauna/flora was big. The food they served us is unforgettable...my mouth still waters when I think about it. They prepared it with so much love as well. While on trek you can compare with other tours and I think SAS Travel is better than average (they won some awards as well in 2005 and 2007). It's maybe a bit more expensive than others but we though they treat their crew better than others as well.

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LIMA : PLAZA DE ARMAS AND SURROUNDING

by swesn

The Plaza de Armas (also known as Plaza Mayor) of Lima is a World Heritage Site, declared by UNESCO. Along its two sides, there are arcades with shops - Portal de Escribanos and Portal de Botoneros. The surrounding buildings are of lovely colonial architecture with wooden balconies and grilled ornate windows.The Cathedral was reduced to rubble during an earthquake in the 1700s. This is a reconstruction with amazing silver-covered altars, fine woodwork, walls of intricate mosaic designs.San Francisco, on the other hand, withstood the same earthquake. This monastery is famous for the tilework and ceiling in the cloisters. There are interesting catacombs under the church that can be visited.There are many other buildings that visitors can admire. They include the Palacio Torre Tagle (Jr Ucayali 363), Casa Aliaga (Union 224), Casa de la Rada (Jr Ucayali 358), San Pedro (Jr Ucayali),...

LIMA : MIRAFLORES

by swesn

Miraflores is the social hub of Lima.There are many hostels and restaurants here, and is considered a relatively safer neighbourhood for tourists to wander around late at night.Parque Kennedy has a small open-air theatre with performances every Thursday to Sunday. There is a handicraft market most evenings.More blinking neon lights can be found at Centro Comercial Larcomar, a very modern shopping mall. There are expensive chic shops, hip cafes and hot discos. There is also a row of restaurants of all types of cuisine for the cosmopolitans to choose from.

LIMA : BARRANCO

by swesn

This southern suburb is a very charming seaside resort. When you reach the centre, you can't help but admire the quaint colonial and colourful buildings, with the quiet charm of an artistic town.The public library now stands on the plaza. It is an attractive building. There are some paths that can lead one down to the beach. Or you may be able to find some restaurants that sit right on the edge of the cliff, offering you a magnificent view of the Pacific.It is quite quiet by day, but at night, the suburb comes alive around the bars and restaurants near the plaza.

PUNO : SILLUSTANI

by swesn

Not far from Puno, Sillustani is a pre-Incan burial sit by Lake Umayo. The tombs are not underground, they are built in tower-like structures called chullpas. These were the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca in the 1400s. The structures were probably for noble families. Unfortunately, many of the tombs have been blown opened by dynamites by grave robbers. Some were left unfinished, with a ramp still by its side to raise blocks.In the interior, the design is like a woman's uterus. Corpses were mummified in a fetal position to recreate their birth. Lizards are a favourite motif because they can grow their tails again, and so were considered a symbol of life. As such, they are carved onto the walls of the stone blocks.The scenery is impressive, everything looks barren and it can get quite windy. Join an organised tour from Puno.

LAGO TITICACA : ISLA TAQUILE / ISLA AMANTANI

by swesn

Isla Taquile is an island 45km from Puno located in Lago Titicaca. It is merely 1km wide and 6-7km long.There are some pre-Inca and Inca ruins. You can also spot some Inca terracing. When you reach the island, you have to hike up stone-steps all the way to the top which has an arch. At this altitude, it is quite a task!!The locals here spin yarns and do knitting and weaving. I noticed the women are the ones spinning yarns and the men are the ones knitting.Bring your own food like bread, fruit, water, and candles and torch if you are staying over.Isla Amantani is further away and is another option to stay over. There are some villages and ruins, temples on both of the island's peaks Pacha Tata and Pacha Mama. On or about 15 January and first Sunday in March, there are colourful celebrations here.The locals make beautiful textiles, basketwork and stoneware.

PUNO : LAGO TITICACA / UROS FLOATING ISLANDS

by swesn

At 3,855m, Lago Titicaca is said to be the highest navigable lake in the world.Hence, the key thing to do in Puno is to hire a boat and navigate the lake. There are many tour agencies around Puno which organise trips to the lake, so you need not fret about where to rent such a boat.The most interesting place you will be brought to on the boat trip is a sample of 'floating islands' by the Uros people. These people use reeds to build boats, houses and even the foundations of their islands. Their traditional activities include fishing in the lake. Women are now waiting for tourists on some selected islands to sell some handicrafts made from... naturally... reed. The men are usually fixing nets, building or repairing boats. Some will take the tourists on the reedboat for a chance to experience how it is like.When I stepped on the island, there was a sense of insecurity as each of my step was...

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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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