Peru Travel Blogs
- Peru - Arequipa, Cusco & Machu Picchu - 2014 We cross the border at Paso de Jama (over 5,000 metres) crossing the border into Chile. We then proceed to the towns of Calama and Arica, cross the border a Posted by Pauluiza in Paul and Luiza's World Adventures | Apr 10, 2014
- Peru 2009After La Paz, we take a bus to the border and cross the magical Titicaca Lake, to Puno in Peru. During the trip we visit a few of the famous floating islands and get to see their traditional tribal way Posted by Pauluiza in Paul and Luiza's World Adventures | Jul 30, 2009
- Peru General Information of the Country==Peru== is a diverse and culturally rich country located in South America, known for its stunning natural landscapes, ancient civilizations, and vibrant traditions. Here is some information about Peru: Geography: Peru is situated Posted by Wilmer2024 in Peru Travel Information | Oct 9, 2023
- Peru - Day 21 (July 26, 2023)===Description=== Super long travel day ===Lodging=== ===Details=== We finalized our packing and spent some time looking for my lost air tag. (We never found it and it's at the Novotel still!) We enjoyed another great meal at the Cicciolina Cafe Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 28, 2023
- Peru - Day 20 (July 25, 2023)===Description=== Travel back to Cusco ===Lodging=== Novotel, Cusco San Agustin, 239 Esquina, Cusco City Centre Cusco, Peru Phone: 51-84-581033 ===Details=== We took an early flight back to Cusco. En route we saw the Arequipa volcanoes smoki Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 28, 2023
- Peru - Day 19 (July 24, 2023)===Description=== Tour of Colca Canyon area Return van trip to Arequipa ===Lodging=== Hampton by Hilton Arequipa ===Details=== We were picked up by our ride very early, 6:00 AM. Luckily the resort restaurant was very accommodating so we got to Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 28, 2023
- Peru - Day 18 (July 23, 2023)===Description=== Shared van tour - Long day traveling over the mountains to Colca Canyon ===Lodging=== Aranwa Resort Chivay ===Details=== We departed Arequipa early and traveled over the Andean mountains to Colca Canyon. We had originally planne Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 28, 2023
- Peru - Day 17 (July 22, 2023)===Description=== Rafting on the Chili River Walking tour of Arequipa ===Lodging=== Hampton by Hilton Arequipa ===Details=== We had a fun rafting adventure on the Rio Chili (which lived up to its name) right in the middle of Arequipa. The trip wa Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 28, 2023
- Peru - Day 16 (July 21, 2023)===Description=== Travel day to Arequipa ===Lodging=== Hampton by Hilton Arequipa ===Details=== We took our last walk around the beautiful Corto Maltes grounds before saying good-bye to our guide Franklin. Then we took the boat back to Puerto Ma Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 28, 2023
- Peru - Day 15 (July 20, 2023)===Description=== Walk to clay lick to see parrots Visit to a jungle farm Visit with local indigenous family of Machiguenga ===Lodging=== Corto Maltes ===Details=== We had another early breakfast and headed out walking to a clay lick. Franklin Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 26, 2023
- Peru - Day 14 (July 19, 2023)===Description=== Early start to see wildlife in the Tambopata Nature Preserve and Lake Sandoval Afternoon walk to see the birds above the canopy ===Lodging=== Corto Maltes ===Details=== We had a very early start (5:30 AM ready to go in the lodg Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 26, 2023
- Peru - Day 13 (July 18, 2023)===Description=== Traveled to Puerto Maldonado Met our Amazon guide, Franklin ===Lodging=== Corto Maltes ===Details=== We left Cusco early and flew to Puerto Maldonado on the Madre de Dios river which is a tributary of the mighty Amazon. We wer Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 26, 2023
- Peru - Day 12 (July 17, 2023)===Description=== Last day in Cusco before departing for the Amazon ===Lodging=== Novotel, Cusco San Agustin, 239 Esquina, Cusco City Centre Cusco, Peru Phone: 51-84-581033 ===Details=== We spent our morning getting organized for our onward tr Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 24, 2023
- Peru - Day 11 (July 16, 2023)===Description=== Visited the San Pedro mercado Kept enjoying good food in Cusco ===Lodging=== Novotel, Cusco San Agustin, 239 Esquina, Cusco City Centre Cusco, Peru Phone: 51-84-581033 ===Details=== We went out to the gigantic market in San Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 23, 2023
- Peru - Day 10 (July 15, 2023)===Description=== Rested in Cusco ===Lodging=== Novotel, Cusco San Agustin, 239 Esquina, Cusco City Centre Cusco, Peru Phone: 51-84-581033 ===Details=== After the challenging Inca Trail trek and getting sick with a cough, we decided to spend 3 Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 23, 2023
- Peru - Day 9 (July 14, 2023)===Description=== Tour of Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu climb Travel back to Cusco ===Lodging=== ===Details=== After breakfast we took the bus back up to Machu Picchu where Percy gave us a great tour. Fortunately there were not too many people in Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 23, 2023
- Peru - Day 8 (July 13, 2023)===Description=== Day 4 on the Inca Trail "Gringo Killer" steps ===Lodging=== Hotel in Aguas Calientes ===Details=== This was our last morning on the Inca Trail. The guys went early to see Salkantay mountain and I enjoyed quinoa porridge by spe Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 23, 2023
- Peru - Day 7 (July 12, 2023)===Description=== Day 3 on the Inca Trail Hiked over 2 passes ===Lodging=== Camping at Abra Phuyupatamarca "town above the clouds" 3,700m/12.136ft ===Details=== Another early breakfast and then a fairly steep climb to the second pass, Abra Runku Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 23, 2023
- Peru - Day 6 (July 11, 2023)===Description=== Inca Trail Day 2 - The big one! Ascended Dead Woman Pass 4,215m/13,828ft Long descent to campground ===Lodging=== Camping at Pacamayo 3,500m/11,483ft ===Details=== After a good night's sleep, we woke up early at 5:00AM and enj Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 23, 2023
- Peru - Day 5 (July 10, 2023)===Description=== First day on the Inca Trail - about 7 hours hiking. Fantastic lunch at a beautiful spot. Beautiful mountain views. ===Lodging=== Camping at Wayllabamba 3,100m/10,170ft ===Details=== Our first day on the Inca Trail! We met our Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 23, 2023
- Peru - Day 4 (July 9, 2023)===Description=== Packed up and departed for our Inca Trail trek Visited key sites in the Valle Sagrada or Sacred Valley ===Lodging=== Ollantaytambo Phone: 51-84-581033 ===Details=== We painstakingly sorted our luggage in order to achieve the 1 Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 23, 2023
- Peru - Day 3 (July 8, 2023)===Description=== Visited top sights in Cusco Ate another fantastic meal ===Lodging=== Novotel, Cusco San Agustin, 239 Esquina, Cusco City Centre Cusco, Peru Phone: 51-84-581033 ===Details=== After enjoying the big buffet breakfast at the Nov Posted by rewagner in The Couple on Foot - Peru | Sep 23, 2023
- Pisco, farewell to Peru and South AmericaOur last day in Peru and in South America began with us travelling overnight from Lima and disembarking at the industrial port of San Martin. This port is isolated and not in any town. From the port and Posted by StephenJBrown in Filling in the blanks on the travel map | Sep 10, 2023
- South America Overland Day 4&5 return to the shipAfter Machu Picchu, it was all uphill on day 4 of our South America Overland excursion. From the elevation of Ollantaytambo at 2,792 m up to 3,500 m at Moray before ending up at Cusco at 3,400 m. All well Posted by StephenJBrown in Filling in the blanks on the travel map | Sep 7, 2023
- South America Overland Day 3 - Machu PicchuThe big day of our overland trip had arrived! After an early breakfast (during which I came face to lycra with an exuberance of middle-aged German cyclists) we headed down the road to the train station to begin our trip Posted by StephenJBrown in Filling in the blanks on the travel map | Sep 7, 2023
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