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  1. casaana avatar

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

    by casaana 30 May 2012

    1. Six days for Lima and Pisco (Paracas) and Ica (Huacachina), is a lot. You can easily do that in three or four days, unless you are…

  2. gabond avatar

    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? …

  3. MajorTomm avatar

    Re: Out of the way tours

    by MajorTomm 26 April 2012

    Hi, I appreciate your report and info as I will be in this area in May/June for 3 weeks, visiting somebody in Cajamarca and doing some…

  4. dandelionlegs avatar

    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…

  5. xinloi avatar

    RE: Buses in peru

    by xinloi 24 April 2012

    Booking in advance story--Had booked bus between Ariquipa and Puno several years ago. At terminal however they boarded people who had…

  6. gabond avatar

    Out of the way tours

    by gabond 19 April 2012

    This thread is for people who are looking for tours other than the standard popular ones in the South with their corresponding high-tourist…

  7. xinloi avatar

    RE: Acclimating between Puerto Maldanado and Cuzco

    by xinloi 17 April 2012

    Are there no buses that go during day light? Appears to be a trip that should be interesting. Definitly agree with taking over night buses…

  8. gabond avatar

    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…

  9. jacquiewhitt avatar

    Re: Machu Picchu of the North?

    by jacquiewhitt 15 April 2012

    I've been to Cajamarca, inland area of northern Peru. Flew from Lima. Fewer than 1% of tourists to Peru visit the northern regions.…

  10. thesaurus avatar

    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…

  11. globaler avatar

    RE: lima to ecuador to colombia to rio

    by globaler 12 April 2012

    Lucapal is right, consider the Trujillo-Cajamarca-Chachapoyas-Chiclayo-loop for beautiful scenery and archeology... I gues Lima-Cuenca/Ecua…

  12. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: Northern Peru

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 07 April 2012

    Hi Leshughes, I suggest contact *[iPeru| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperu,_tourist_information_and_assistance], the tourism board*…

  13. Kirsten87 avatar

    RE: Northern Peru

    by Kirsten87 07 April 2012

    Would agree with Globar there is not too much happening in Celendin. I stopped off there between Chachapoyas and also stopped in Leymbebamba…

  14. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: to go to Lake Titicaca or not?!

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 07 April 2012

    Hi Lauratheexplora, Depends on your time, budget and transportations available. I suggest contact *[iPeru| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I…

  15. thesaurus avatar

    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…

  16. Fieldgate avatar

    RE: Machu Picchu of the North?

    by Fieldgate 06 April 2012

    Cajamarca and Chachapoyas (including the areas around) in northern Peru. Here's a [related topic.|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thr…

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    RE: Northern Peru

    by Fieldgate 05 April 2012

    #6 and 7 Both Cajamarca and Chachapoyas are the most visited places in northern Peru. No problem to get on tours with English speaking…

  18. Rogercbinboy avatar

    RE: Northern Peru

    by Rogercbinboy 05 April 2012

    Cheers, I was also wondering if there are any tours or paths to the Yumbilla falls near Pedro Ruiz? From what I've read Chachapoyas Tours…

  19. leshughes avatar

    Re: Northern Peru

    by leshughes 05 April 2012

    I don't mind you hijacking it at all. It may give me more ideas. Any more comments on Celendin? It looks interesting in LP. Will I get…

  20. Fieldgate avatar

    RE: Northern Peru

    by Fieldgate 05 April 2012

    The three places you mentioned, +Trujillo, Chiclayo, Chachapoyas,+ plus Cajamarca before Chachapoyas. The latter has Kuelap in the area,…

  21. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Northern Peru

    by IncaKola 04 April 2012

    If you drive a car be sure to park it in a 'cochera' as some parts may vanish, especially in the bigger cities, and be sure to have all…

  22. thesaurus avatar

    RE: Gran Vilaya *and* Cuzco Inca treks

    by thesaurus 02 April 2012

    Sounds pretty cool, but you'll need to look into the details on these flights. Fitting in those three areas in three weeks will require…

  23. Fieldgate avatar

    RE: South America in July

    by Fieldgate 29 March 2012

    For north of Lima travel: Trujillo is a nice colonial town, good for a two day visit So is Cajamarca, with surrounding area (Cumbe Mayo)…

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    RE: South America in July

    by polishsara 29 March 2012

    Hello, Thanks for the replies, I think i agree, it would be a waste of time to travel so far when we have so little time. I will be…

  25. dcd6747 avatar

    In peru from April 8th to May 20th. LETS MEET UP!

    by dcd6747 27 March 2012

    Would be really cool to possibly meet up with some fellow lonely planeters during this trip? I'll be in Lima from the 8th to the 12th.…

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