Pisac, Peru Inca submitted by /u/Temporary_Jury_4601

Can someone please explain the “sacred valley” in Peru? It gets a bit confusing because there is Cusco, Ollantaytambo & Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) & now I am finding out Rainbow Mountain is south of Cusco, away from Machu Picchu near Checacupe? When I look up “Sacred Valley” it seems to mix everything but I am not exactly sure what is in each town and how people typically plan their trip. I had i…

Peru in November I have 11 days in November (from 14 to 25 approx) and I would love to go to Peru. I know the time is limited and I would like to focus on MACHU PICCHU, RAINBOW MOUNTAINS and AMAZON RAINFOREST. I know that in November starts the rainy season in the region of Cusco: do you suggest going anyway or are the possibilities of rain very high so it is no…

Peru itinerary My partner and I will be visiting Peru for just under three weeks in November. I’ve come up with the below itinerary – would be great to get your thoughts. Lima – 4 nights (we arrive at midnight so really 3 full days) Paracas – 1 night Huacachina – 1 night Arequipa – 3 nights Colca Canyon (Yanque) – 2 nights Cusco – 6 nights (really 5.5 day…

Cusco, Peru scam I’m traveling through Peru and currently in Cusco for a week to hike the Inca Trail and see Rainbow Mountain. Today, I was walking through town and see three women dressed up with their alpacas (two adults, one baby) for photos. I politely asked these women (in Spanish, I’m fluent) how much it would cost to be able to hold the baby and take a ph…

A guide to driving in Peru If you are anything like me you like to travel at your own pace without having to rely on to many people to get you from point A to point B. This desire almost always leads me to renting my own mode of transportation, and doing my own driving, so that I am not at the whim and fancy of a bus driver, taxi, Uber, etc. Seeing as how I have not seen …

3 weeks to Peru Hello all, I’m planning a last-minute solo trip to Peru and I could really use some advice. I’m struggling to decide how to go from Ica to Cusco. My preference is to take the bus which will be better for the altitude acclimatization, instead of returning to Lima and flying from there but the bus ride is 18 hours. I’m thinking I need to remove on…

I got robbed in Peru today I’m traveling along the northern coast of Peru to Lima. In Chiclayo currently and within 10 minutes of checking into my hotel I was robbed. The reason was because I forgot to lock the door. I just came off of a 7 hour bus ride and needed to go out for food. I always triple check if my door is locked. But since I was tired I must have forgotten a…

May-July in Peru submitted by /u/JossWhedonsDick

Cuzco Peru In September book tour once there? Hi All, First time in Peru going to be going to Lima and flying to Cuzco. I’m interested in the jungle trek tours as well as maybe the inca trail. Seems the prices for some of the tours are quite high online. Does anyone have recent experience with booking tours once there? And how to find reputable tours if booking in Cuzco? submitted by …

Peru Protest My gf and I are planning on going to Lima and Cusco in November. With the new wave of protest would it make sense to book these tickets (knowing that it could get more serious), or look at an alternate location? submitted by /u/FazeHuncho

Peru Altitude I am traveling in the fall to Peru with my best friend, who is a flight attendant. Our plan is to start in Lima, then fly to Cusco and stay there for a little under a week. She only gets a handful of days off, so we don’t have the luxury of acclimating for a few days after traveling from Lima to Cusco. So, my question is (for those of you who ha…

Worth going to Peru just for Machu Picchu? (Salkantay) Have some time + some money before starting a new job. I am from the UK and have never been to South America, and have always been intrigued by MP. I was thinking just under 2 weeks to fly to Lima / Cuzco, including climatisation time + 5 day Salkantay. Would this be worth the price? Would be great to hear anyone with a similar experience, espec…

Huacachina Peru anyone traveled solo to the desert dunes in Peru for a day? if so how did it go and how did you get there from Lima submitted by /u/thewaymylifegoes