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  1. 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…

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

    by IncaKola 30 May 2012

    It has a very good modern art museum (http://incakola.smugmug.com/Travel/Peru-Costa-Norte/Museo-de-Arte-Moderno-Trujillo/20435334_zgmzg7#!i=…

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    RE: Chiclayo or Trujillo for an extended stay?

    by IncaKola 27 May 2012

    It seems Trujillo has been a bit unsafe the last years. A friend of mine who worked as an economist and her husband as a computer specialist…

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    RE: Chiclayo or Trujillo for an extended stay?

    by klaush 27 May 2012

    Trujillo is the larger city and also has a much better preserved colonial city center, and more city comforts in general - a large universit…

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    Fishing at MP

    by xinloi 18 May 2012

    When I was at MP 3 years ago, there were european tourists spin fishing from the rocks at Agua--assume there are trout in the river? …

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    RE: How is Máncora ?

    by kmingnath 18 May 2012

    Yeah the beach in Mancora is not that nice. I didn't like the town that much either. But it is a bit of a tourist party place if that's…

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    RE: How is Máncora ?

    by sarafalabella 18 May 2012

    hi, Mancora is definitely the nicest beach I've seen in Peru...but than again most beaches in Peru arent that great. Depends what you…

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    WANTED: VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINER IN PERU (FREE)

    by peterhond 10 May 2012

    Hi guys and girls, Anybody looking for a cool and inspirational volunteering job with no fees attached where you can share your passion…

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    RE: 10 days in Peru in January - where would you go?

    by xinloi 29 April 2012

    Hey--Don't miss the reed boats at Huanchaco near Trujillo. Interesting fishing pier--friendly people, good food.

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    RE: Out of the way tours

    by gabond 26 April 2012

    How was the bus ride to Celendin, I have seen a video from a motobike guy in some forum where the roads looked a little frightening? …

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    RE: Northern Peru

    by dandelionlegs 26 April 2012

    I visited Cajamarca and Chachapoyas and would definitely recommend these two places as they are both amazing for trekking and hikes. Both…

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    Re: CIFA bus Trujillo Peru to Guayaquil. DONT use MOCHE PERU agency in TRUJILLO

    by alm_81 25 April 2012

    We unfortunately found this mag after we booked the tickets a we were out at Huanchaco and Cruz Del Sur didn't run for another two days.…

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    Re: Backpacking South America

    by turtle1234 20 April 2012

    Hey Scott, My mate and I decided to travel South America late last year so we just got a oneway ticket to Quito from Australia>Bangkok>Lo…

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    RE: Cajamarca to Chachapoyas

    by gabond 17 April 2012

    Now that this trip is over--and a wonderful trip it was--I wanted to report back some details for others who might be interested. First…

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    RE: Peru/Bolivia 5 weeks itinerary

    by thesaurus 13 April 2012

    If you want to have time to do more in Peru, or possibly to fit in a jungle trip in Rurrenabaque, I'd cut Potosi/Sucre (although I love…

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    Backpacking South America

    by scottbennett 12 April 2012

    Hello! After backpacking around Europe a couple of years ago I've now got my sights on a 7 month stint in South America with my girlfrien…

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    RE: Northern Peru

    by thesaurus 06 April 2012

    Last year I spent time in Chachapoyas, Chiclayo, Cajamarca, Trujillo (Huanchaco). I would recommend all of them! Quite a nice route, and…

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    RE: South America - Pros and Cons of Backpacking vs Tour

    by playablanca 06 March 2012

    I think you may have to go via Arequipa (ie from Ica to Arequipa and then on to Cuzco) but I am not certain of this. I'm sure someone…

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    RE: Bus from Trujillo to Huaraz

    by thesaurus 05 March 2012

    I can't remember if I took Movil or Linea from Trujillo to Huaraz (think it was Linea), but it was quite professional and reliable (except…

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    RE: Booked the flights today. Six weeks in Peru. Tell me about your time there.

    by thesaurus 01 March 2012

    I would definitely include Chachapoyas if you can. I spent five nights there and it was worth it. If you like beach towns, you should…

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    car or van wanted to buy: Huanchaco/Trujillo area

    by orionis 29 February 2012

    Hello, I am considering buying a car or van in Peru that is registered in Europe, USA or outside of South America. This will allow more…

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    RE: SURF PERU ON $6/day?

    by xinloi 25 February 2012

    In Chile my daughter was charge extra $5 just to have eating utensils with her meal! You could do a lot of places in Peru for $16 a day…

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    Itinerary Suggestions for one month

    by pjsamuels 20 February 2012

    My husband and I (early sixties) are spending the month of April in Peru. We want to experience some of the southern and northern areas…

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    RE: 8 week Peru/Bolivia intinerary (first time traveller) critique please!

    by ban_janti 10 February 2012

    Sounds good for me, I would just cut off Lima, Arequipa is much nicer city and cuisine there is simply great. Be warned that wine is rather…

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    RE: 2 week trip to Peru- Surfing, Machu Picchu, Ayahuasca

    by IncaKola 07 February 2012

    Peru definitely has good waves, especially if your boyfriend is goofy. You can find them just south of Lima where it will still be summer…

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