Comments on: Peru… My Next Destination! http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=peru-my-next-destination A Blog About Travel, Adventure and Fun Tue, 22 Oct 2013 02:14:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 By: Tony @ HowtoPeru.com http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/#comment-612 Tony @ HowtoPeru.com Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:58:32 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=4702#comment-612 Hi Nara,

If you have time, I’d definitely recommend heading over to the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca. The Peruvian side is spectacular, but the city of Puno is average and the Floating Islands, while fascinating, are very touristy.

I don’t quite know what it is, but the Bolivian side seems to have some added mystery. The Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna are beautiful and great for short treks. Definitely worth it if you have time.

Have a great trip!

Tony.

]]> By: naradb http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/#comment-611 naradb Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:06:02 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=4702#comment-611 Wow amazing! Thanks so much for all that info! I will google all those places and see where we are most interested in seeing! I will keep you posted with our plans!

Thanks a million. :)

]]> By: Tonito http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/#comment-610 Tonito Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:21:35 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=4702#comment-610 You should be excited! I loved Peru! I was so sad to leave! Enjoy it!

]]> By: Cynthia Mayer http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/#comment-609 Cynthia Mayer Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:50:48 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=4702#comment-609 Hi Nara! well my husband and I are fans of the Chachapoyas Culture, there is a town “chachapoyas” in jungle frontier (up in the map) they have a lot of sites: Kuelap, Karajia, Revash. The problem is that it takes A DAY by bus to get there from lima (no flights) well for us it worth the visit, but you need a lot of time because the sites are far from the town so takes hours to get to different sites.
Another great place is HUARAZ, in Ancash (by bus from Lima I think are 6 hours) they have Chavín de Huantar, National Park Huascaran, Wari Temple, lakes and wonderful sightseeing.
Also in LAMBAYEQUE (12 hours by bus from Lima) there are a lot of sites: Lord of Sipan (Temples & Museums),, Zaña, Tucume, Chaparri, “chicalyo” is the main city and you can do great shopping there as well.
CAJAMARCA is in upper Perú (16 hours from Lima) there are Otuzco, Baños del Inca, Cumbemayo, Santa Apolonia.
AYACUCHO is great if you are a church fan, there are lots of them there in nice spanish arquitechture.
HUANCAYO is one of my favourites because it has a wonderfull sightseeing and still a nice unharmed town, you can go from Lima with the train to Huancayo, is great :)
AREQUIPA is I think the 2nd city after Lima.. very nice, ordered, clean, great food: colca canyon is there.
Google those places PLUS Paracas, Nazca, Pozuzo, Mancora, Punta Sal, Huanchaco.
As you can see there are lots of things to see but so few time!!
Normally what we do always everytime we arrive in a city we take a taxi and tell them to take us to the “plaza de armas” wich is a main plaza and I think each city in this country have one lol and in the surroundings you will find a lot of Tour agencies that makes citytours and other kind of tours. The taxi guys also know many hotels or hostels (they get a comission from the places)
If you need more info Im happy to help you :) byeee

]]> By: naradb http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/#comment-608 naradb Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:04:38 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=4702#comment-608 Hi Cynthia,

WOW thanks a bunch! Will for sure keep you posted with our plans. What other sites or places would you recommend me seeing?! My BF and I are going together, so we both really want to explore the country/culture!
I will email you with a few more questions once the date creeps up closer.
Thanks!!
Nara

]]> By: Cynthia Mayer http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/#comment-607 Cynthia Mayer Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:07:26 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=4702#comment-607 Hi Nara! Im peruvian but living in Austria. My family lives close to the airport (like 15 min by car) in a nice neighborhood. If you are just passing by Lima but you need to stay a night or two there my family can rent you a room in our house (we all kids left the house so they have free rooms jeje) my mom is a great cook so you can also taste some of typical peruvian meals :) just an idea :)
I dont know how much time you have and what you are interested in visiting, you know.. Machu Picchu is great but Peru have much more to offer!! if you are into the archeological there are tons of places to visit, in Lima you can surf, do rafting, paragliding, SHOPPING!! and of course EATING!! well if you have questions I would love to help you, I traveled most of my country and is beautiful everywhere!

]]> By: naradb http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/#comment-606 naradb Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:31:13 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=4702#comment-606 Hi Anna!

I was actually going to ask you about Peru , since I remember you went last year. I probably will have a few more questions to as you soon. Once the date gets closer.
My boyfriend and I are going together, so we are super excited about trying to see everything Peru has to offer within 10 days or so.

Thanks again for the information. :)
- Nara

]]> By: naradb http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/#comment-605 naradb Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:24:43 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=4702#comment-605 Hi Tony!

Thanks so much for your information. I will keep you posted if I have any questions! I am so excited about this trip. I want to see everything. LOL.

]]> By: Anna Callocchia http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/#comment-604 Anna Callocchia Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:31:57 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=4702#comment-604 Hi Nara

In Cusco we stayed at Hostal El Triunfo. Very clean place and very nice people, it was next to the Plaza Des Armes. They also picked us up at the airport. You can look into that.
We also stayed at the Anaconda Lodge in Puerto Maldonado, they also pick you up at the airport, they bring you to the office, they wait for a few other tourists to arrive and then you head for the jungle. You have a tour guide that brings you around. They give you time to rest so you can enjoy the pool.
Very nice place. I needed some clothes to be washed and the owner washed it for me. If you want to know anything else, let me know.

Enjoy your trip !!

Anna

]]> By: Tonito http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2011/06/08/peru-my-next-destination/#comment-603 Tonito Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:52:05 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=4702#comment-603 Hi Nara,

If you are looking for a good hostel in Cusco, I highly recommend the WalkOn Inn! Very clean, helpful staff, good beds and quite charming. Its close the central plaza (about 5-10min) uphill walk.
http://cusco.walkoninn.com/

You can check out my posts from my trip for a general idea about the Amazon and Machu Picchu at the link below:
http://travellingtonito.wordpress.com/category/trips/trips-abroad/south-america/peru/page/2/

It wasn´t really a complete backpacking trip for me as I had limited time so had to do a few tours, but still enjoyable.

If you want to know anything else, let me know.

Cheers,
Tony

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