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May 24, 2013 5:40 PM
quebraley

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May 24, 2013 5:40 PM
quebraley

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Trek Salcantay to Choquequirao

Hello all, I need a quite difficult info (i guess). I would like to do a mix of the Salcantay trek with Choquequirao.

My idea is to start the Salcantay trek and, after the second day, at Collpapampa, turn left towards Choquequirao and then from there back to Cuzco (without heading to Machu Picchu).

Ive asked inumerous tours agencies about this and they dont even want to quote me a private trek. I guess most dont understand or dont want to arrange that trek.

So I seek anyone here who has info about this. I would be doing this on my onw, I guess, carrying all my stuff.

Thank you very much!!

May 24, 2013 1:59 PM
meldois

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May 24, 2013 6:26 PM
vasenka

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train for Machu Picchu ?

I ha ve my tickets for Machu Picchu on June 13, I will leave Cusco on June 12 and intend to spend the night of the 12 in Aguas Calentes.
How can I reach Aguas Calientes ? I think the best way is to take the train from Ollantayambo? Is it easy to go from Cusco to Ollantayambo ? How long does it take ? At what time does it get dark ? ( for the time of the train ) Which train is it nice to take ? Better book ? on internet ? PERU Rail or INCARAIL , or just walk in at the train station ?.
For Machu Picchu site ? necessary to get a guide ? If yes do we just walk to the site and get one at the entrance ?
When going back what would be the nice way to see the rest of the sacred valley for 2 of 3 days ?
Thanks for all your good advices

May 24, 2013 2:40 AM
wino941

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May 24, 2013 6:43 PM
vasenka

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Initerary advice for trip to MACHUPICCHU/CUZCO/JUNGLE/TITICACA

Hello!

I am in need of some itinerary advice for my boyfriend and I's upcoming trip to PERU. The extent of our trip is flexible and will vary between the dates of September 4-20. We already have our 4 day three night trek booked for machu picchu from the 13-16th with an extra night in agua calientes. With the extra time we wanted to include spending some time in cuzco, going to Lake Titicaca as well as puerto maldonado and seeing some of the jungle and the amazon rainforest. We sort of know the places we want to go and need some assistance with the planning and itinerary.

Is it better to fly into La Paz, Bolivia? or Lima? We are not sure if it is better to front load the itinerary before the inca trail or at the end? We need some assistance on how to plan on getting around the country from each of these three different destinations and sites.

We may be cutting it close bu... more »

May 23, 2013 10:48 AM
sarahinperu

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May 23, 2013 10:48 AM
sarahinperu

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Obtaining a driver`s license in Peru, need carnet de extranjeria?

I`m a U.S. citizen and I`m looking into getting my driver`s license here in Peru and I`m wondering if anyone knows if you have to have a carnet de extranjeria to get a license? Or what specific documents I will need? Also if I can do this in Huancayo or have to travel to Lima? I only have a tourist visa and in order to buy a car, I needed to get a stamp in my passport, "sello especial para firmar contratos". If anyone has info on this, please let me know. Thanks.

May 22, 2013 7:53 AM
amourxxoo

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May 23, 2013 12:48 PM
periqito

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peru visa

hi i{ve been in peru 3 months,i want another 3or6months if i go to the border of equador can i just go in and out for a few hrs or do i have to stay out for a few days'?

May 21, 2013 11:49 PM
shrjeff

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May 23, 2013 6:21 AM
IncaKola

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peruvian sim card

is there a relatively inexpensive prepaid sim card with coverage in the major locations: lima, arequipa, puno and cuzco? one that includes a data plan would be super.

thanks...

May 21, 2013 1:22 PM
22wanderlust

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May 22, 2013 12:58 PM
22wanderlust

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Puno -- Homestay on Taquile and back to Cusco on my own

Hello fellow travelers

I would like to travel from Puno with my family and do a homestay on Taquile on Lake Titicaca, hopefully with a brief stop at los Uros.

I have heard/read you can just wander to the docks at Puno in the morning and find a boat out and once on the island you can easily find a local family to stay with for the evening.

My question is how to figure out the return from Taquile to Puno the next day and to coordinate the leg from Puno to Cusco the next afternoon.

Has anyone done this WITHOUT a professional tour group that could help me out with this.

We are interested in combi/collectivo travel if possible or local buses.

We would prefer to give our money directly to the boat captain or the local families so they can benefit.

Thanks to the community for all the great postings so far. more »

May 21, 2013 12:24 PM
turin74

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May 24, 2013 9:32 AM
LouiseConnor

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Machu Picchu Sep/Oct

Hi
If going to Machu Picchu at the end of september when is the latest i should book train and entrance tickets by?
Also i had heard that the train does not run all the way from Cuzco or Ollantaytambo now? does anyone have a link to the latest thread/instructions on going there from Cuzco for just the day?
Thanks

May 19, 2013 11:03 AM
Aniaania

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May 23, 2013 4:15 PM
lorenzo622

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Safety in Peru

Hello,
We are a couple considering a trip to Peru in late August - early September. If we go, we will be travelling individually (avoiding group travelling) and essentially using public transport/taxis. Our intention is to travel to Cuzco- Macchu Piccu, Nazca, Manu area, and Iquitos region.
We are quite concerned however over security warnings. We have been travelling a lot, so know well the basic security rules, but prefer to avoid placed with a very high security risks. Is Peru indeed one of such places? What is your feeling on this? Is this just petty crime (bag-snatching) or armed robberies that happen often in the places/regions we target?

Many thanks in advance,

May 18, 2013 3:28 PM
Musafir01

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May 22, 2013 2:28 AM
FraggleRockz

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Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket Reservation and Payment

I booked my Machu Picchu ticket for May 28th on Govt of Peru website and have the reservation code. Now when I try to make payment using my visa card, the website keep crashing. My question is, Can I make payment in Cusco on May 27th? Will my reservation be valid till then? Please help me...Thanks

May 18, 2013 2:04 PM
kozmoba

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May 22, 2013 3:05 AM
IncaKola

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Rental car advice? Gas availability, rideshare?

Howdy. A partner and I are traveling in Peru next month via rental car. We're going from Lima to Cusco, to Puno, to Arequipa, and back to Lima. We want a car because we love veering off the highway onto side roads.

Is that general itinerary suitable for a small rental car? How is gas availability? Should I buy and carry a spare gas can?

We're into sharing the ride. What's the best rideshare service for Peru?

thanks

May 18, 2013 5:42 AM
1atlantic

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May 18, 2013 8:58 AM
IncaKola

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what to see outside Arequipa with a fear of heights?

Hi,

I am presently in Arequipa for a few more days. I want to see outside the city. Unfortunately, all that is suggested to me involves major heights -Colca Canyon, El Misti etc... I love the outdoors and long walks, villages, flora/fauna, textiles... Any suggestions?

Many thanks.

May 18, 2013 3:33 AM
urchin79

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May 23, 2013 6:39 AM
IncaKola

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location: Peru

Macchu Picchu ticket in Cusco

Hi, I will be in Cusco on 3rd-4th June and need to visit MP on 8th (trains booked). Would it be unwise to wait and book when there? I cant book student ticket online and website has been crashing on me!
Thanks

May 17, 2013 2:30 PM
lilishanghai

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May 19, 2013 1:40 PM
3DLen

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location: Peru

Transportation Colca Canyon

Hi enveryone,

I am looking to arrange transportation from Chivay to Arequipa stopping at the Cruz del Condor and the only thing I can find are huge tours leaving from Arequipa. Anyone know if it is easy to arange this in Chivay. Any agencies there? thanks!

May 17, 2013 1:04 PM
meldois

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May 21, 2013 2:09 PM
casaana

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location: Peru

LIMA

We will be staying in Lima for 3 nights in June. Where will it be nice to stay, we do not want to be too far from the interestingplaces to visit. It is not easy to choose from the different areas of this huge city.
What advices for transportation inside Lima ? How can we recognise a safe taxi ? Do they have meters? Are buses reliable ? On arrival, taxi station is reliable ? What price to go into the city ?
Thanks for all answers

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