what to do and where to go in peru!
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Peru!Adventures Within Reach
Lima, Amazon, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu!
Lake TIticaca and Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
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Welcome to Lima!
CUSCO, THE SACRED VALLEY AND MACHU PICCHU
Cusco is at 11,000 feet; Machu Picchu is at 8,000 feet
City tour and Sacred Valley tour are most popular
Try river rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, zip line
Or....textiles and weaving, home cooking, Maras/Moray
Full day train to Machu Picchu; best done in two days
The Inca Trail is for hardy folks!
Cusco’s Plaza de Armas
la Catedral
la Compania
Santo Domingo: Site of Coricancha
Sacsayhuaman
Pisac Ruins
Pisac Market
Ollantaytambo ruins
TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU
One day trip: Vistadome or Hiram Bingham train to/from
Aguas Calientes
Shuttle, entrance and guided tour of Machu Picchu
Option to stay overnight in Aguas Calientes (2-day trip)
Hike to Inti Punku or climb Huayna Picchu
Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge
km 82 - start of the Inca Trail
INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
4- or 5-day classic trek, with last day at Machu Picchu
2-day trek option starts at km 104
Camp in tents, eat in dining tent, visit ruins en route, porters
carry packs
Shuttle, entrance and guided tour of Machu Picchu
Train return to Cusco at the end
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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Llulluchapampa Campsite
Conquering Dead Woman’s Pass4215 meters elevation
Runkurakay - 3760 meters elevation
Phuyupatamarka Campsite
Inti Punku (sun gate)
Funeral and ceremonial
site
Temple of the Sun
Temple of the Three Windows
Intihuatana
The Sacred Condor Temple
Machu Picchu from Huayna Picchu
PUNO - LAKE TITICACA
Bus from Cusco, Bus or car from Arequipa
Airport is Juliaca; fly from Lima, Cusco or Arequipa
Full day boat tour includes Taquile Isle and Uros floating
isles
Option for staying overnight at family lodge on Taquile, Uros,
or Chucuito Peninsula
Andahuaylillas Colonial Church
Raqchi Inca Ruins
Abra la Raya at 14,750 feet
Pre-Inca Museum at Pukara
Chucuito Peninsula - Luquina Chico
Community
Uros floating isles
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AMAZON RAINFOREST
Fly to Puerto Maldonado
Tambopata National Preserve
Lodges located along the Tambopata River or the Madre de
Dios River
Best season is April through October
Iquitos in the north is also an option for the Amazon
Lake Sandoval Lodge
AREQUIPA COLCA CANYON
Arequipa is a 6 hour drive from Puno, or flight from Lima
or Juliaca
Colca Canyon is 100 miles northwest of Arequipa; Colca
River
More than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, though
walls not as steep
Home to the Andean Condor, seen up close on the rim, as
it flies out on the thermals in the morning
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LUXURY LODGE TO LODGE TREK
7-day trek with last day at Machu Picchu
Soroypampa to Santa Theresa and train to Machu Picchu
Back route to Machu Picchu
Luxury lodges/hotel, meals, 5 days of hiking
Shuttle, entrance and guided tour of Machu Picchu
Train return to Cusco at end
Salkantay Lodge at Soraypampa
Glacial Lake
Salkantay Peak
Salkantay Pass at 15,000 feet
Wayra Lodge at Huayraccmachay with Humantay Peak
Descent from Wayra Lodge to Colca Lodge
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Colpa Lodge with view of Collpapampa Valley
School children at Manchayhuayco
Lucma Lodge at Lucmabamba
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LIMA AND VICINITY
Fly in and out of Lima for international flights
Miraflores is the best district for tourists
City tour most popular: available day and night
Nazca Lines are a 3 1/2 hour drive; Caral is a 4 hour drive.
LIMA
Costa Verde
Parque del Amor
Ceremonial center of the Lima culture - 400 AD
Parque el Olivar 17th century
Pyramid from the Lima culture - 400 AD
Water fountain park
Callao port
Boat tour of Palomino Islands
Fortress Real Felipe - 1747 AD
Hacienda Mamacona
Peruvian Paso Horse Show