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  1. amota36 avatar

    Re: Cusco to Manu via bus

    by amota36 31 May 2012

    You can easily find jungle trips to Manu once you're in Cusco. However, Puerto Maldonado is closer to Lake Sandoval than is Manu. Access…

  2. Pigletinoz avatar

    RE: Best Place to learn Spanish for a week in Peru

    by Pigletinoz 31 May 2012

    Many people study in Cusco and there is lots to do there. However, if you are a complete beginner you should try to take at least 2 weeks…

  3. Pigletinoz avatar

    RE: Best Place to learn Spanish for a week in Peru

    by Pigletinoz 31 May 2012

    Many people study in Cusco and there is lots to do there. However, if you are a complete beginner you should try to take at least 2 weeks…

  4. D4ve avatar

    Seeking a memorable River journey in Peru

    by D4ve 31 May 2012

    Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could advise me on what the closest town from Lima would be from where I could start a river journey.…

  5. Parasolmonster avatar

    Best Place to learn Spanish for a week in Peru

    by Parasolmonster 31 May 2012

    i am travelling all of south america for a few months but start in Peru. i was looking at some of the 1 week courses for learning spanish…

  6. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Pisac to Aguas Calientes in a day? Rental car?

    by IncaKola 31 May 2012

    I have driven several cars and motorbikes while in Cusco, even to travel to Cusco and I find it fine. If you would rent a car be sure…

  7. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Cusco to Manu via bus

    by IncaKola 31 May 2012

    You'll find jungle trips from Cusco cheaper once in Cusco.

  8. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Guayaquil to Cusco

    by IncaKola 31 May 2012

    Within ten weeks I'll be flying from Madrid to Guayaquil where I will land on a Thursday evening at the beginning of August. I have reserve…

  9. lunadawg avatar

    Cusco to Manu via bus

    by lunadawg 31 May 2012

    Hey all! Anyone have any recent info and/or experience booking trips to Manu by bus while in Cusco? After doing Machu Picchu (1st…

  10. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Rafting on the Apurimac

    by IncaKola 31 May 2012

    Huasaso is a small town where curanderos read coca leaves and tell you your fortune or do pachamama ceremonies and all kinds of Andean…

  11. MCoupe avatar

    Pisac to Aguas Calientes in a day? Rental car?

    by MCoupe 31 May 2012

    Hi everyone, two questions. We will be in Peru in mid July. We plan to do the Sunday market in Pisac. After that it's Machu Picchu,…

  12. itchyfeet_ avatar

    RE: Rafting on the Apurimac

    by itchyfeet_ 31 May 2012

    WOW, thats what I calla suggestion!! Cheers Incakola.. Can you tellmealittlemore about - Huasao, a curandero (healer) and shaman town…

  13. AztMayInc avatar

    RE: Guayaquil to Cusco

    by AztMayInc 30 May 2012

    There should be a direct international bus from Guayaquil to Lima (check Cruz del Sur). Then you can either fly to Cusco or bus depending…

  14. mrsmileyns avatar

    Inca Land Adventures - recommendation

    by mrsmileyns 30 May 2012

    My wife and I recently went on a 5d/4n private Salkantay Trek with Flavio Huamani, the owner of Inca Land Adventures. I have to say from…

  15. mariasavstrom avatar

    RE: Where to spend 16 days before/after Inca trail?

    by mariasavstrom 30 May 2012

    Wow...There are so many places in Peru that I'd like to see. Thank you for good answers! We will do a 12 day tour including Cusco, Sacred…

  16. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Where to spend 16 days before/after Inca trail?

    by IncaKola 30 May 2012

    You could travel down to Cusco with several stops en route like Lunahuaná (adventures sports, wine & pisco bodegas, crayfish tasting,…

  17. IncaKola avatar

    RE: From Puno to La Paz

    by IncaKola 30 May 2012

    Many travel agencies offer transport to La Paz every morning between 7 & 8 AM. You usually transfer to another bus in Copacabana where…

  18. sandmore avatar

    Re: Daytime bus Cuzco -> Arequipa ? (or cheap plane)

    by sandmore 30 May 2012

    Thanks again for your answers ! I have decide to do as mentioned above, taking the night bus straight after returning from the Inca Trail…

  19. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Daytime bus Cuzco -> Arequipa ? (or cheap plane)

    by WILLEMSPIE 30 May 2012

    A daybus is also considerably cheaper than the luxury night busses.

  20. sabrownNH avatar

    Re: Best way to see Maras, Moray, Salineras

    by sabrownNH 30 May 2012

    Good point Incakola. I should have said, "only company I could find in Ollantaytambo." I don't come back to Cusco on my trip until I board…

  21. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Best way to see Maras, Moray, Salineras

    by IncaKola 30 May 2012

    Many travel agencies in Cusco also offer the MTB trip to Maras & Moray.

  22. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Rafting on the Apurimac

    by IncaKola 30 May 2012

    Don't worry about finding something to do for three or four days. Here's a short list of things I did two years ago and there are much…

  23. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Best way to see Maras, Moray, Salineras

    by IncaKola 29 May 2012

    If it's 70 soles it's OK, if it's 70 USD it is way overcharged as it's quite close from Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. 100 S/. which Bob…

  24. genuschelonia avatar

    RE: 10 days to travel through northern Chile from Cuzco?..

    by genuschelonia 29 May 2012

    How much time in each place is a really personal choice, it depends what you want out of the trip and how much time vs cash you have,…

  25. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Daytime bus Cuzco -> Arequipa ? (or cheap plane)

    by IncaKola 29 May 2012

    You last plan is doable. The time to check in into the Arequipa hotel and take a shower you would be ready to hit the Arequipa streets…

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