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Peru Travel Guide
Suggested journeys
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1 week
With 1 week in Peru, there’s time for the major highlights only. A good plan is to spend 2 days in Lima (1 at the beginning and 1 at the end of the trip is often convenient) to enjoy its marvelous cuisine and its fascinating historic center, full of colonial treasures; 2 full days in the city of Cusco; 2 days in the Sacred Valley; and 1 full day at Machu Picchu.
2 weeks
In 2 weeks, travelers can take in the best of southern Peru. Add an extra day in Cusco to see the ruins near the city, and then head south to Lake Titicaca (2 days, with 1 in Puno and 1 or 2 exploring the lake’s islands). It’s a good idea to spend at least 1 night on one of the inhabited islands to complete the otherworldly lake experience; Suasi is a particularly unique and relaxing, remote option. Finish with 2 days in Arequipa and an overnight stay in Colca Canyon. Travelers with an extra day or 2 can head up the coast to Nasca and Paracas, to experience Peru’s stunning desert, before returning to Lima.
3 weeks
With 3 full weeks, travelers have a chance to explore a region in-depth or get outdoors for extended physical activity. In addition to the 2-week plan above, trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (2 to 4 days) or one of its fast-rising (and less populated) alternatives, such as Salkantay or Choquequirao; plunge into the Amazon rainforest by staying at an ecolodge (2 to 3 days is an excellent introduction; those with specialized interest may wish to schedule 4 to 5 days or even a full week); or either spend additional days in the City of Cusco and the Sacred Valley or near Arequipa and Colca Canyon. Another excellent option is to explore the coastal desert of Paracas and Nasca (San Fernando Peninsula is one of the best spots along the whole coast). A rental vehicle is most useful for this trajectory, which would allow travelers to take in several sights, including the seductive Afro-Peruvian music and culture in Chincha (Km. 203) as well as Puerto Inca (Km. 630), the coastal town and bay, said to be the former Incan port.
Travelers who want to get farther off the beaten track may prefer to use the 3rd week to head north to lesser-known places in northern Peru, such as Trujillo and the nearby Moche and Chimú archaeological sites in Lambayeque, or venture to splendid mountain-climbing and trekking destinations near Huaraz, in the Cordillera Blanca.
For additional information on these Suggested Destinations, you can write to travel@casa-andina.com
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More than 15 years of publications, including 220 books and guides about Peru and its environment. |
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More than 15 years of publications, including 220 books and guides about Peru and its environment, five encyclopedias and more than 1,000 articles in magazines in Peru and abroad. He is considered the most prolific publisher on ecological topics in the country in the last decade. Forest engineer, journalist, publisher, professional photographer and analyst of environmental topics, Wust is the only Peruvian to publish five articles in National Geographic magazine. Currently he is the director of Wust Ediciones. |
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Ten years crisscrossing Peru, producing 240 TV programs on diverse topics. |
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Ten years crisscrossing Peru, producing 240 TV programs on diverse topics. A journalist and writer, for nearly a decade he has directed and hosted the TV program Tiempo de Viaje, in which he travels throughout Peru (and occasionally other countries), documenting natural, historical and human scenes infrequently visited by conventional tourism. His perspective is not that of a tourist, but of a traveler, who immerses himself in what he finds and shies away from nothing in his reporting. He is also the author and/or publisher of an extensive series of books about Peruvian culture. |
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The author of 15 travel guides to cities and countries around the world, including 4 editions of Frommer’s Peru. |
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The author of 15 travel guides to cities and countries around the world, including 4 editions of Frommer’s Peru, and articles on subjects ranging from the travel industry to food and wine. A travel writer, journalist and photographer, Schlecht first traveled to Peru and trekked to Machu Picchu as a student in 1983, and he has returned repeatedly to Peru over the last two decades. He has also been a consultant on international development projects for the European Union and USAID, as well as a correspondent for a Spanish art magazine. |
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With nearly 15 years of travel experience, and having lived in different places in Peru. |
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With nearly 15 years of travel experience, and having lived in different places in Peru. Agronomist, theologist, and holding an M.A in Amazonian anthropology. He’s lived 7 years with the Aguarunan people of Alto Marañon; also in Huanchaco (Trujillo), Urubamba (Cusco), and Madre de Dios. Consultant in tourism, collaborator for several media resources and professor of Sustainable Tourism Diploma at Ruiz de Montoya University. |
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