Tag: peru
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Cusco: The Perfect Base for Peru Adventures
Standing in an AirBnB in Cusco at 11k above sea level you can truly say you feel on top of the world – trust me, your lungs will remind you. But all the impact from altitude are worth it to visit Cusco, which is Peru’s 3rd largest city and is at the center of many…
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Machu Picchu: Things to Know Before You Go
Machu Picchu has been rated one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World for good reason. The site is astounding and surpassed all my expectations. That said, it can be confusing to book and it can be hard to decide how to get to the base town of Aguas Calientes. Below are the top…
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3 Nights in the Amazon: The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Experience
One thing I really wanted to experience while in Peru was spending some time in the Amazon rainforest. For those unaware, the Amazon stretches into Peru and I’ve been told by many people seeing the Amazon from Peru is easier and safer than from the Brazil side. The closest city to the area most tourists…
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A Night in a Cliff-Hanging Capsule: Skylodge Adventure Suites Experience
Ever wonder what it would be like to sleep suspended on the side of a mountain? Neither had I! But then I saw Skylodge Adventure Suites while planning a trip to Peru and just couldn’t resist trying such a rare experience. Skylodge runs a set of completely transparent pods suspended 400 meters (1.3k feet) up…
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Several Amazing Food-Filled Days in Lima
Before going to Peru I had a surprising number of people tell me that Lima wasn’t worth spending much time in — the impression I got was it was just my entry and exit to Peru instead of a destination unto itself. However, I figured if I was going to see Peru I should give…
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