Cusco | Peru | South America
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain The Alternative Rainbow Mountain
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain is the easier alternative rainbow mountain near Cusco: a later start, a shorter hike, the Stone Forest and far fewer crowds.
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Cusco | Peru | South America
Ways To Get To Machu Picchu from Cusco
Ways to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco on your own: buses and vans via Hidroelectrica, trains to Aguas Calientes, costs, times, where to stay and eat.
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Huchuy Qosqo Trek in Peru
The Huchuy Qosqo trek in Peru: history of the ‘Little Cusco’ Inca site, routes from Lamay and Tauca, what to see today, and entrance fees for visitors.
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Peru Bolivia Border Crossing
Peru Bolivia border crossing from Puno: Yunguyo–Kasani to Copacabana vs Desaguadero to La Paz, with bus times, costs, forms and border opening hours.
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Peru Travel Guide
Peru travel guide for backpackers: typical costs, money-saving tips and top things to do, from Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca to Colca Canyon and Nazca.
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Huaraz | Peru | South America
Huaraz Travel Guide
Huaraz travel guide: how to get there from Lima or Trujillo, getting around, top sights, cheap places to eat and budget hostels near the main square.
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Huaraz | Peru | South America
Virtual Tour Of Laguna 69
A virtual tour of Laguna 69 in 14 photos: hike from Laguna Llanganuco to the turquoise lake at 4,600 m in Peru’s Ancash region, among 6,000 m peaks.
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Cusco | Peru | South America | Travel Tips
Getting To Cusco From Lima
Getting to Cusco from Lima: compare flights (about 1 hour, avg USD 83) with buses (20–21 hours, USD 50–87), plus safety tips and recommended bus companies.
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Peru | Puno | South America
Exploring Lake Titicaca (Peruvian Side)
Exploring Lake Titicaca on the Peruvian side: a 2-day tour from Puno to the floating Uros islands, an Amantani homestay and Taquile’s famous textiles.
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Cusco | Peru | South America
I Was Robbed, But I Didn’t Loose A Thing.
I was robbed in Cusco on Halloween but didn’t lose a thing: how the tourist police helped me recover my stolen phone from El Paraiso Market in a sting.
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Cusco | Peru | South America
Backpacker’s Guide To Cusco
Backpacker’s guide to Cusco: getting there, getting around, top sights, cheap eats, nightlife and budget hostels with dorms from around USD 6–10 a night.
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Cusco | Peru | South America
Getting to Cusco’s Historic Center From Bus Station and Airport.
Getting to Cusco’s historic center from the airport and bus station: taxi fares (S/.10–15), combis for S/.0.80, walking routes and handy tips.
