Peru Tourist Traps

  The entry line at 6:15 a.m.
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  • The entry line at 6:15 a.m.
      The entry line at 6:15 a.m.
    by ddbleu
  • the crooks of cavassa bus line in Lima terminal
      the crooks of cavassa bus line in Lima...
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  • larco mar shops
      larco mar shops
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  • Museo de Historia Natural - the condor
      Museo de Historia Natural - the condor
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  • Plaza.
      Plaza.
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Most Viewed Tourist Traps in Peru

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Street Sellers   Cusco

Street Sellers, Cusco

 5 Reviews  Everywhere you turn you'll see street venders plying their wares. You can't blame them they are trying to make a dollar. Alpacha sweaters are big on the list of merchandie. It's good to know when... 

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Disenchanted   Machu Picchu

Disenchanted, Machu Picchu

 6 Reviews  Hi, Just a quick warning for those thinking of booking a tour company to see Machu Pichu in the future. We went recently with Gecko (Peregrine) Travel and after promising in our itinerary that we... 

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Too Expensive   Machu Picchu

Too Expensive, Machu Picchu

 1 Review  Don't get me wrong. Of course you need to visit Machu Picchu, of course you need to get there. But because of this obvious necessity of mass tourism, the whole place has evolved and continuing to... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Fly above the lines of Nazca....

by thysj

Fly above the lines of Nazca. You see a lot of roads and tracks but the lines are baraly visible. If you like to pay a 100 $ for a flight in a Cessna then you can go for it.

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The food in the tourist areas...

by dukesherman

The food in the tourist areas (cusco) was horrible compared with that in 'real' areas such as Lima and off the beaten path. Hit the Cervice on the coast; YUM!

Top 3 Hotels in Peru

JW Marriott Hotel Lima  Lima

 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... 

 Hotels in Lima

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... 

 Hotels in Cusco

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel  Machu Picchu

 303 Opinions

 Hotels in Machu Picchu

Questions and Answers

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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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