Peru Tourist Traps

Although Perú, is not well...

by Luis_Alberto

Although Perú, is not well known for tropical beaches and warm sea water, there's an exception, north of the country, about 1,100 to 1,200 kms from Lima. In this area you will encounter 300 kms of warm water and surf all year round, and beautiful unspoiled beaches which are a delight, from Mancora to the Ecuatorian border. Here is a picture of Mancora beach to warm your senses. This area is still quite unspoiled by big hotels or condominiums, which usually brings lots of tourist and traffic, eventually there are big plans to develop this area, so for now, enjoy a little vacation in paradise. In other words, this is not a 'Tourist trap' at all.

Uro's floating island.... is...

by utttz

Uro's floating island.... is it a trap? I don't know but the feeling is that those islands still exist for tourists... anyway as most trap is worth seeing and while you are in puno going for the other island (taquile and amantani) islands you'll probably have a stop over on the floating islands....

Fishing for Piranhas

by calcaf38

If your guide knows a good spot. it's a bit like shooting fish in a barrel. Still it's fun, and I have kept that head in my office.In the other photo, you can see the grilled piranha.

Freezing during night

by Elena_blue

There is very big difference on temperature between day and nighttime. Be prepared for different clothing.

Sickness on the flight above Nasca curvings

by Elena_blue

Look on the left... now Look on the right! And again...Guaranteed sickness on the flight above the Nasca curvings

Tips for traditional costumes

by Pierangelo

If you shot a picture to a Peruvian wearing a traditional costume, "after" your shot, he will ask you a tip. So I learn the lesson and I wear inka costume asking me too for tips!

food

by honomichl13

Don't eat the food drinks lots of beverages make your own

strolch27's Tourist Trap Tip

by strolch27

a tourist rap would be to just...

by noriega1

a tourist rap would be to just go anywhere for way too much money, make sure you see pictures of the places you are getting offerd to go to.

Be careful 'wavering with your...

by Norwegianno

Be careful 'wavering with your wallet !