How to do Machu Picchu plus Beach time in Peru in 2 weeks
Replies: 4 - Last Post: Jul 23, 2012 7:46 AM Last Post By: IncaKola
jump to
How to do Machu Picchu plus Beach time in Peru in 2 weeks
Hi,I am looking in to a trip to Peru (first time). I am hoping to do some Machu Picchu time as well as checking out some beaches and fitting that in to 2 weeks. Just starting my research now so don't know much about this area. Any suggestions? . . . specific places to visit and stay? particular trails to Machu Picchu? Thanks!
Low budget preferably.
2
I wouldn't bother hitting a beach in Peru, that is not what Peru is about.In 2 weeks I would stick to the Cusco/Machu Picchu and Arequipa/Colca Canyon areas.
3
Agree with the above.If you're a surf fanatic and can't live without a trip to the beach, the ones you'll want are in northern Peru, between Trujillo and the border with Ecuador. You can fly from Cuzco to Trujillo, Chiclayo, or Piura connecting in Lima for not terribly much ($150ish one-way).
That said, I think your time would be best spent just focusing on the south. If all you want is warmth and sun and you're okay losing the beach itself, you can always hop down to Puerto Maldonado or Manu NP in the Amazon from Cuzco for 4-5 days.
