And this might have changed again and they might have opened early as there are hundreds waiting to pass.
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Travelled to Peru(many times), Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico and Guatemala. In 2004 I moved to Peru and I am now living in Arequipa with son Jaime (born 2006).Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Border closed at Arica/Tacna in the Americas - South America Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Border closed at Arica/Tacna in the Americas - South America Branch
Not open yet, but according now to the Chilean Ministry of Defense the border is scheduled to open at Peruvian time 20.00 and Chilean time...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called travel operators for the colca canyob and the inca trail in the Americas - South America Branch
3 day Colca Trek: ...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Border closed at Arica/Tacna in the Americas - South America Branch
Today on the news it was confirmed that the border will stay closed for another 24 to 48 hrs. Please be aware that even when it opens there...
3 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Border closed at Arica/Tacna in the Americas - South America Branch
Please be warned that for the last few days the border has been closed at the border between Peru and Chile. Due to the heavy rains...
3 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Rain in province of Arequipa, delays on the road to Lima in the Americas - South America Branch
Please be warned that travelling by bus between Arequipa and Lima is posible but will have delays. There is a point 4 hours from Arequipa...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lifetime Travel Agency in the Americas - South America Branch
I have heard expats in Peru use this way of payment because it is better than PayPal. But then they make payments to people they know.If...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Nazca lines in the Americas - South America Branch
No helicopter flights posible.
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Inca Trail - Which company to go with? in the Americas - South America Branch
I did the Inca Trail with SAS and had a real good trip.Good food and because of food allergies (no red meat or milk), the cook provided...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Booking trains to MP, need the secret password ;-) in the Americas - South America Branch
Also in Lima there will be an office of Peru Rail. I think I saw one in Larcomar.
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bus schedule Puno to Cusco in wet season in the Americas - South America Branch
There are busses going every hour. Many companies will do this route during the day also in the afternoon, wet or dry season. Best is to go...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called peruvian soles and machu picchu trek in the Americas - South America Branch
If they start being difficult ask for their Libro de Reclamaciones (book of complaints) when you are in Cusco. All Peruvian companies by...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Has Taca Stopped Charging a Gringo Tax on Airfares? in the Americas - South America Branch
It is true, the surcharge is only for the route Lima-Cusco-Lima. But no clue how you are getting on board without checking your luggage?
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Just REGULAR, PUBLIC buses in the Americas - South America Branch
By the way armes robberies are still going on. Happening in north of Peru and happening on the stretch between Arequipa and Puno. Last one...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called peruvian soles and machu picchu trek in the Americas - South America Branch
No, it is definately not common practice. If the amount for the service was quoted in dollars and you paid part in dollars then you can pay...
4 months ago

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