2 weeks in peru

eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'pastthepotholes_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_5',162,'0','0']));One of the best things to do in Lima, Peru is visiting the centre of the sprawling city. For the price, we found the Backpacker train to be very comfortable - it was clean, warm, and they offered hot tea. Required fields are marked *. We went to a café which was SO good (Café Paracas), and then watched the sunset. Many people opt to take the bus to Paracas, do the tour then bus to Huacachina. After exploring the small islands and a pleasant demonstration from the islanders, we were off to Taquile Island for lunch, then on to our destination of Amantani Island. Book your flights today and travel on the safest travel company in Peru! For an excellent itinerary for what to do for 2 weeks in Peru, read Meghan The Traveling teacher’s post. We went with Taxidatum again, and our experience was just as good the second time. You may need a backpack to take the train to Machu Picchu — some sites say they don’t allow suitcases on the train. After a long night and day of being on the bus, we arrived in Cusco at 5:30pm. The Sacred Valley is one of the most popular ancient sites in Peru. You can travel from the sophistication of Lima back in time to ancient Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains. Let me know in the comments below! Our host "family" — Martina, Naomi, Madre, and Martina's daughter — was so gracious and fun, though communication was difficult at times. There’s also room to gather downstairs after hours. Historically, the second born female in wealthy families was promised to the Church, and in those days they were well cared for, with 4 or 5 servants each, and they generally lived very well. Peru is an amazing place to travel. Fly into Cusco, and head towards the Sacred Valley. After a while, the float was raised up by 10 or 12 men who carried it a half block to the Cathedral where the Archbishop's speech echoed through the entire Plaza. While you can always find ways to spend if you try, it’s really easy to stretch the budget here. So if it’s a hot day you would need to swim at your hotel’s pool instead. What a beautiful town! We went Sandboarding and Buggying which was SO much fun (even for someone who is usually scared of that type of thing). Because of visiting family, we rented a three bedroom apartment in Lima’s Barranco district. We booked our flight to Lima with a US airline (Delta) and then our flight from Lima to Cusco we booked separately with Peruvian Airlines. You shouldn’t need to pre-book a ticket unless you are travelling as a large group or on one of the busiest days of the year. Almost everyone in our group opted to go back to Cusco, but we asked in advance if we could stay in Ollantaytambo instead. Check in to your hotel, settle in, maybe get a SIM Card, and grab lunch, a drink, or an afternoon snack at Marcelo Batata for fabulous rooftop view over Cusco. We opted for the boat only trip but the other one looks great too! Honestly, unless history is your thing, this one can be missed. We booked our flight to Lima with a US airline (Delta) and then our flight from Lima to Cusco we booked separately with Peruvian Airlines. We decided to go on the Alternative Mountain Tour to Palccoyo, instead of to the more popular Rainbow Mountain Tour. Walk south either along the top or bottom of the cliffs towards Barranco. We didn’t see any suitcases on the train, only backpacks. But our experience here was priceless and one of the highlights of our trip! As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for your support! The Convent takes up an entire city block, and there are still nuns who live there today, but the main portion is open to tourists. You’ll be spending the next 2 nights in Aguas Calientes, the small village at the base of Machu Picchu. Narrow streets with little courtyards surround small homes. It’s a good idea to spend the previous night in Aguas Calientes to get an earlier start to the ancient ruins but the choice is yours. We took a day tour with Taxidatum to the Pisac Ruins, Pisac Market and two animal sanctuaries. We were the only 5 people on the mountain! On the way you will see the Pisac market and ruins. Let us know what you think in the comments below. We took a tour with Haku Tours and would highly recommend them. The convent also contains an impressive collection of priceless paintings and statues. It was safe and the cost of the tour is set (so no negotiating needed!). You will return to Huacachina in plenty of time to do the buggy ride if you didn’t do it yesterday. Check out this Peru budget to give you a better idea of what to save. You might have occasional rain, but overall it’s the best time to visit Peru. If you have any questions about what camera I use or how I edit my photos, check out my photography tutorials. We hired a guide to take us around (he spoke marginal English but we managed to get by with our limited Spanish). Win-win, right? The tour was pretty cheap and we got to sleep in the same bed for two nights in a row. We were glad to finally be in our apartment! Most travelers to Puno are there to explore the islands of Lake Titicaca, and while there's not a lot to do in Puno itself, it has several very nice lodging options. This saves you the hassle of negotiating a taxi rate with a driver, and is much safer! They make a great snack. Adventure seekers will love staying along the coast for the chance to paraglide (even watching them along the cliffs is exciting.) After the boat tour, we had 45 minutes to grab lunch before our scheduled tour of the Paracas Reserve site at 11am. Tip:  Bring an external charger with you so that you will NEVER be without a cell phone, it was our saving grace that day! The train passed through huge mountains and passes cut so narrow in the rock that at times the train cars were only a foot away from the rock walls. There's also the Gold Museum of Peru and Weapons of the World, the pre-Colombian Museo Larco in Pueblo Libre, and Museum of the Nation. An ancient Inca town, it sits nestled among the mountains of the Urubamba Valley at 9,200 feet elevation, with charming cobblestone streets. It takes 2 - 2.5 hours to reach Ollantaytambo. Your email address will not be published. When you book your hike with Alpaca Expeditions, you have the option to hike up Hyuana (Wayna) Picchu. Here is our extensive Peru itinerary, which can be reduced or extended depending on your timescale. It’s true that guinea pig is on the menu, but so is ceviche. Have you been to Peru? Depending on what option you chose yesterday, you may already be in the middle of a tour. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Begin your day exploring Miraflores. It’s a nice walk through a number of park spaces but you could grab a taxi if you prefer. WE ARE A PARTICIPANT IN THE AMAZON SERVICES LLC ASSOCIATES PROGRAM, AN AFFILIATE ADVERTISING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR US TO EARN FEES BY LINKING TO AMAZON.COM AND AFFILIATED SITES. Arequipa is beautiful - not as touristy as Cusco with a huge cone volcano called El Misti that towers over the city. We were walking distance to everything and had a huge rooftop terrace to ourselves and it cost around $50 a night! There will be many leaving from the main square in Ollantaytambo. With the help of the staff at Hotel Pakaritampu in Ollantaytambo we arranged for a driver to pick us up at the airport and drive us to Ollantaytambo. From the Sacred Valley , Ollantaytambo , Cusco , and of course Machu Picchu, to Puno , an overnight Lake Titicaca homestay , the remote White City of Arequipa and back to Lima . Read our full Disclosure Policy here. Be sure and look for the small covered shelter near the entrance. This article contains affiliate links.

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