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Cusco

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Cusco/Cusco-1609235/TravelGuide-Cusco.html

1204,2246,171

Lima

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Lima/Lima-1605109/TravelGuide-Lima.html

1459,2616,226

Machu Picchu

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Cusco/Machu_Picchu-1604535/TravelGuide-Machu_Picchu.html

766,1779,8

Arequipa

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Arequipa/Arequipa-1613354/TravelGuide-Arequipa.html

349,721,94

Cuzco

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_San_Martin/Cuzco-1609182/TravelGuide-Cuzco.html

233,522,14

Iquitos

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Loreto/Iquitos-1606544/TravelGuide-Iquitos.html

157,298,17

Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Cusco/Aguas_Calientes_Machupicchu-1604536/TravelGuide-Aguas_Calientes_Machupicchu.html

159,308,0

Puno

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Puno/Puno-1601007/TravelGuide-Puno.html

233,497,41

Puerto Maldonado

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Madre_de_Dios/Puerto_Maldonado-1601203/TravelGuide-Puerto_Maldonado.html

68,197,10

Nazca

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ica/Nazca-1603505/TravelGuide-Nazca.html

161,256,0

Trujillo

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_La_Libertad/Trujillo-1597270/TravelGuide-Trujillo.html

95,305,10

Huaraz

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ancash/Huaraz-1607204/TravelGuide-Huaraz.html

115,279,16

Aguas Calientes

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Huanuco/Aguas_Calientes-1614035/TravelGuide-Aguas_Calientes.html

20,52,14

Ica

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ica/Ica-1606716/TravelGuide-Ica.html

64,95,1

Lago Titicaca

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Lago_Titicaca-1597623/TravelGuide-Lago_Titicaca.html

133,366,0

Urubamba

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Cusco/Urubamba-1596943/TravelGuide-Urubamba.html

19,89,15

Paracas

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ica/Paracas-1602447/TravelGuide-Paracas.html

63,145,0

Chiclayo

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Lambayeque/Chiclayo-1610966/TravelGuide-Chiclayo.html

26,53,8

Callao

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Provincia_Constitucional_del_Callao/Callao-1612451/TravelGuide-Callao.html

26,115,0

Pisco

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ica/Pisco-1601790/TravelGuide-Pisco.html

35,87,0

Pisac

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Cusco/Pisac-1601805/TravelGuide-Pisac.html

66,215,1

Huacachina

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ica/Huacachina-1607851/TravelGuide-Huacachina.html

59,119,0

Miraflores

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Lima/Miraflores-1603979/TravelGuide-Miraflores.html

23,45,9

Miraflores

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Lima/Miraflores-1603980/TravelGuide-Miraflores.html

17,29,2

Chachapoyas

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Amazonas/Chachapoyas-1611443/TravelGuide-Chachapoyas.html

31,161,0

Ayacucho

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ayacucho/Ayacucho-1613162/TravelGuide-Ayacucho.html

17,32,2

Colca

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Arequipa/Colca-1610060/TravelGuide-Colca.html

120,310,1

Chincheros

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Cusco/Chincheros-1610790/TravelGuide-Chincheros.html

51,88,0

Chivay

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Arequipa/Chivay-1610658/TravelGuide-Chivay.html

22,41,0

Pachacamac

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Lima/Pachacamac-1603000/TravelGuide-Pachacamac.html

4,8,0

Piura

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Piura/Piura-1601740/TravelGuide-Piura.html

17,15,2

Isla Amantani

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Puno/Isla_Amantani-1613793/TravelGuide-Isla_Amantani.html

25,61,0

Tacna

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Tacna/Tacna-1598240/TravelGuide-Tacna.html

17,28,0

Cajamarca

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Cajamarca/Cajamarca-1612607/TravelGuide-Cajamarca.html

28,63,2

Tambopata

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Madre_de_Dios/Tambopata-1598058/TravelGuide-Tambopata.html

49,78,0

Hacienda San José

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ica/Hacienda_San_Jose-1599660/TravelGuide-Hacienda_San_Jose.html

10,11,0

Ollantaitambo

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Cusco/Ollantaitambo-1603253/TravelGuide-Ollantaitambo.html

82,176,0

Chavín de Huantar

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ancash/Chavin_de_Huantar-1611062/TravelGuide-Chavin_de_Huantar.html

6,18,0

Ruinas de Pachacamac

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Lima/Ruinas_de_Pachacamac-1597829/TravelGuide-Ruinas_de_Pachacamac.html

8,13,0

Quillabamba

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Cusco/Quillabamba-1600708/TravelGuide-Quillabamba.html

8,12,0

Isla San Lorenzo

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Provincia_Constitucional_del_Callao/Isla_San_Lorenzo-1599541/TravelGuide-Isla_San_Lorenzo.html

14,96,0

Pueblo Libre

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Lima/Pueblo_Libre-1601352/TravelGuide-Pueblo_Libre.html

9,34,0

San Bartolo

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Lima/San_Bartolo-1599916/TravelGuide-San_Bartolo.html

3,6,0

Caraz

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ancash/Caraz-1612092/TravelGuide-Caraz.html

28,41,0

Paucartambo

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Cusco/Paucartambo-1602138/TravelGuide-Paucartambo.html

6,12,0

Máncora

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Piura/Mancora-1604405/TravelGuide-Mancora.html

20,39,0

Abancay

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Apurimac/Abancay-1614241/TravelGuide-Abancay.html

0,4,0

Huancayo

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Junin/Huancayo-1607395/TravelGuide-Huancayo.html

12,41,0

Ruinas de Paracas

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Ica/Ruinas_de_Paracas-1602446/TravelGuide-Ruinas_de_Paracas.html

Oxapampa

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/Departamento_de_Pasco/Oxapampa-1603112/TravelGuide-Oxapampa.html

1,7,0

Pro

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  Ruins, People, Mountains, Rivers, Hospitality 


Con

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  Crime can be a problem. Lengthly bustrips. 


In a nutshell

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  Only a few countries in the world can offer this variety of life 

 

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Cusco  

Altitude Sickness - Soroche

Altitude Sickness - Soroche, Cusco

 31 Reviews  We flew from Lima at sea level to Puno at 4000 m and were taking Diamox and drinking lots of coca tea. We're both very fit - this is irrelevant with altitude sickness. Don't make the mistake of... 

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Sacsayhuaman

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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Machu Picchu

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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To Cusco by Bus

To Cusco by Bus, Cusco

 11 Reviews  For some backpackers, it's not always necessary to pay 10~15 soles to get a taxi from Cusco airport. Bus is an alternative. Exit the airport on your left, wait for bus C4M. It's a 30-minute ride and... 

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Hotel Monasterio Cusco

 8 Reviews and 479 Opinions  We didnt really think of coming here until we started mapping out a plan of our independant walking... 

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Lima  

District Of Miraflores

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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Museos - Museums

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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Taxis

Taxis, Lima

 41 Reviews  I found two websites that have good recommendations regarding getting around in Lima: A. http://www.hopstudios.com/nep/column/taxis_in_lima_peru.html - It is funny and well written. B. Better even... 

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La Rosa Nautica

La Rosa Nautica, Lima

 19 Reviews  While the food was fairly good and the prices high but not astronomical, the service was mediocre. The cocktails were good. We had a good bottle of wine that was reasonably priced. As an example of... 

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JW Marriott Hotel Lima

 7 Reviews and 305 Opinions  We did not stay here, but it was pointed out to us as the hotel used for some of the VIPs that came... 

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Machu Picchu  

Huayna 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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By Train

By Train, Machu Picchu

 37 Reviews   MACCHU PICCHU The way to get to Macchu Picchu is by "The Expedition Train" from The city of Cuzco This train follows the Urubamaba River along the Urubamamba valley to the small town of "Aguas... 

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Inca Trail

Inca Trail, Machu Picchu

 50 Reviews  We started our trek at km 88 and reached Winay Wayna on the afternoon of the second day, but by the time we hiked down to the ruins we were all so tired we were unable to explore properly and failed... 

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Weather Protection

Weather Protection, Machu Picchu

 9 Reviews  You're at about 9500 feet above sea level. The sun is real intense at this level. If you took the pills to fight altitude sickness like I did, that lowers the resistance to fighting off sunburn also.... 

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 Yep!this is the highlight of Peru. Dont hesitate or wait until a week before or a month before - these days you need to book it 5 or 6 months early! It will be... 

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Q:  we are scheduled to be in Pisco for one day on a cruise. It seems that Aero Ica (http://www.aeroica.net/home.html#)has the best... 

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One Gringa's Peru

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 In 1981 I decided that it was high time I lived up to my expectations of myself, so I got on a plane and went to Peru for 8 weeks, no itinerary, no firm plan. Crazy gringa! It changed me forever,...... 

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The heart of America

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 OK, Peru is much more than this, but how would you resume Peru in an image? Machu Picchu, Peru's icon and probably the best known image of South America. 

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Roads less traveled in Peru

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 In 2002 I spent 16 days on the road in Peru. I loved it, but thought I would not likely be back. Then fate led me back for another two weeks at the end of February and the beginning of March 2004. I... 

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Proud to be peruvian!

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 That the Paddington Bear was from 'deepest darkest Peru'. The mysterious lost Inca city of Machu Picchu was uncovered in 1911. Peru is one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world, containing 83... 

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Peru, my first taste of the Andes and the jungle

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 What amazed me about Peru is that in the space of nine days, I got to visit two thouroughly different regions. Cuzco and Machu Picchu were breathtaking (literally, with the elevation). Cuzco is truly... 

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