Comments for Peru http://www.candidatoperu.com Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:18:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Has anyone done the Inca Trail in Peru? What is the best way to get there? Fly to Lima (from UK) then to Cusco by Brian Douglas http://www.candidatoperu.com/cusco/has-anyone-done-the-inca-trail-in-peru-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-there-fly-to-lima-from-uk-then-to-cusco/comment-page-1#comment-4857 Brian Douglas Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:18:59 +0000 http://www.candidatoperu.com/cusco/has-anyone-done-the-inca-trail-in-peru-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-there-fly-to-lima-from-uk-then-to-cusco#comment-4857 Fly To Lima,..Take the train,..good view,..12 hours...coca tea works well with the altitude sickness pills,.allow at least 5 days in Cusco,..<br><b>References : </b><br> Fly To Lima,..Take the train,..good view,..12 hours…coca tea works well with the altitude sickness pills,.allow at least 5 days in Cusco,..
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]]> Comment on Has anyone done the Inca Trail in Peru? What is the best way to get there? Fly to Lima (from UK) then to Cusco by Dendronbat Crocoduck http://www.candidatoperu.com/cusco/has-anyone-done-the-inca-trail-in-peru-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-there-fly-to-lima-from-uk-then-to-cusco/comment-page-1#comment-4856 Dendronbat Crocoduck Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:31:59 +0000 http://www.candidatoperu.com/cusco/has-anyone-done-the-inca-trail-in-peru-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-there-fly-to-lima-from-uk-then-to-cusco#comment-4856 The Inca Trail is one of the world's great hikes. Wonderful scenery includes the Vilcabamba range, Urubamba Canyon and Mt Veronica, concluding with a dramatic entrance in Machu Picchu through Inti Puncu (the Gate of the Sun). You must book it several months in advance as the government limits the number of hiking permits sold. Here is the government website on permits left for this year http://www.inc-cusco.gob.pe/ Some companies do the trek in 4d/3n, others don't push you as much and go for 5d/4n; here is a website on hiking the trail http://www.peruandes.com<br><b>References : </b><br> The Inca Trail is one of the world’s great hikes. Wonderful scenery includes the Vilcabamba range, Urubamba Canyon and Mt Veronica, concluding with a dramatic entrance in Machu Picchu through Inti Puncu (the Gate of the Sun).

You must book it several months in advance as the government limits the number of hiking permits sold. Here is the government website on permits left for this year
http://www.inc-cusco.gob.pe/

Some companies do the trek in 4d/3n, others don’t push you as much and go for 5d/4n; here is a website on hiking the trail http://www.peruandes.com
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]]> Comment on Has anyone done the Inca Trail in Peru? What is the best way to get there? Fly to Lima (from UK) then to Cusco by Geoff M http://www.candidatoperu.com/cusco/has-anyone-done-the-inca-trail-in-peru-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-there-fly-to-lima-from-uk-then-to-cusco/comment-page-1#comment-4855 Geoff M Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:08:59 +0000 http://www.candidatoperu.com/cusco/has-anyone-done-the-inca-trail-in-peru-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-there-fly-to-lima-from-uk-then-to-cusco#comment-4855 Yes, I've flown from the UK to Cusco. I flew on Continental Airlines via Newark and arranged it so that I landed at New York early afternoon, spent the afternoon in the city, then headed back to the airport for the overnight flight to Lima. Arrive in Lima, catch a local flight to Cusco (about 1 hour). Don't take the bus - it takes too long and is not necessarily safe. There are other routes, but Continental worked out better for me price-wise and itinerary-wise (I came back from Brazil). KLM fly via Amsterdam with a stopover in the Caribbean, or I think Iberia go via Spain, or other airlines via the USA. Mind you, the USA is not the nicest place to transit these days - a lot of hassle even if you're connecting straight onto another international flight. Make sure you spend at least a couple of nights in Cusco before going out on the trail. Reputable tour companies will insist on this anyway - to get used to the altitude. There are some good bars around the centre square, and the food is good and cheap. I spent a day in the Sacred Valley on market day which was entertaining. Book the trek well in advance - there are maximum quotas on the trail every day, and it gets booked up weeks or even months in advance. Stay in Aguas Calientes for a night if you can - it's a bit touristy but quite relaxing, what with the thermal springs and more bars. You can get pills from your GP for altitude sickness, but they didn't work for me. What was better was the coca tea - it's leaves from the same bush they use to extract cocaine, but without the drug itself. Supposedly mildly narcotic but I drank loads of the stuff and didn't feel anything.<br><b>References : </b><br>Been there, loved it. Yes, I’ve flown from the UK to Cusco. I flew on Continental Airlines via Newark and arranged it so that I landed at New York early afternoon, spent the afternoon in the city, then headed back to the airport for the overnight flight to Lima. Arrive in Lima, catch a local flight to Cusco (about 1 hour). Don’t take the bus – it takes too long and is not necessarily safe.

There are other routes, but Continental worked out better for me price-wise and itinerary-wise (I came back from Brazil). KLM fly via Amsterdam with a stopover in the Caribbean, or I think Iberia go via Spain, or other airlines via the USA. Mind you, the USA is not the nicest place to transit these days – a lot of hassle even if you’re connecting straight onto another international flight.

Make sure you spend at least a couple of nights in Cusco before going out on the trail. Reputable tour companies will insist on this anyway – to get used to the altitude. There are some good bars around the centre square, and the food is good and cheap. I spent a day in the Sacred Valley on market day which was entertaining.

Book the trek well in advance – there are maximum quotas on the trail every day, and it gets booked up weeks or even months in advance. Stay in Aguas Calientes for a night if you can – it’s a bit touristy but quite relaxing, what with the thermal springs and more bars.

You can get pills from your GP for altitude sickness, but they didn’t work for me. What was better was the coca tea – it’s leaves from the same bush they use to extract cocaine, but without the drug itself. Supposedly mildly narcotic but I drank loads of the stuff and didn’t feel anything.
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Been there, loved it.

]]> Comment on Cheapest way to fly from Cincinnati to Santa Catalina, Cercado, Arequipa, Perú? by Vic http://www.candidatoperu.com/arequipa/cheapest-way-to-fly-from-cincinnati-to-santa-catalina-cercado-arequipa-peru/comment-page-1#comment-4850 Vic Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:51:59 +0000 http://www.candidatoperu.com/arequipa/cheapest-way-to-fly-from-cincinnati-to-santa-catalina-cercado-arequipa-peru#comment-4850 You can try this site http://freetravel4ever.blogspot.com<br><b>References : </b><br> You can try this site
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]]> Comment on Has anyone done the Inca Trail in Peru? What is the best way to get there? Fly to Lima (from UK) then to Cusco by MSDC http://www.candidatoperu.com/cusco/has-anyone-done-the-inca-trail-in-peru-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-there-fly-to-lima-from-uk-then-to-cusco/comment-page-1#comment-4854 MSDC Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:46:59 +0000 http://www.candidatoperu.com/cusco/has-anyone-done-the-inca-trail-in-peru-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-there-fly-to-lima-from-uk-then-to-cusco#comment-4854 Best way is to fly to Lima and from there to Cuzco. Bus takes a very long time. I did it by car and it took me about 4 hours down the coast due south to Nazca and from there up the mountains through Pampa Galera to Abancay and from there to Cuzco ( a further 14 hours). Ormeño, one of the bus companies, says it is 24 hours that way and 26 hours if you go through Arequipa and Cuzco. The Inca Trail is nice but it is crowded. You now have to use a registered guide (can't go by yourself anymore). Regular no thrills tour goes for about US$350 per head. I'm enclosing a web page of Ormeño bus company and a web page of an Inca Trail tour operator.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.grupo-ormeno.com.pe/rutas.php http://www.incatrailtours.org/tours/tour1.php Best way is to fly to Lima and from there to Cuzco. Bus takes a very long time. I did it by car and it took me about 4 hours down the coast due south to Nazca and from there up the mountains through Pampa Galera to Abancay and from there to Cuzco ( a further 14 hours). Ormeño, one of the bus companies, says it is 24 hours that way and 26 hours if you go through Arequipa and Cuzco.
The Inca Trail is nice but it is crowded. You now have to use a registered guide (can’t go by yourself anymore). Regular no thrills tour goes for about US$350 per head.

I’m enclosing a web page of Ormeño bus company and a web page of an Inca Trail tour operator.
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http://www.grupo-ormeno.com.pe/rutas.php
http://www.incatrailtours.org/tours/tour1.php

]]> Comment on Is there a rainforest close to Cuzco, Peru? by rennyglpe http://www.candidatoperu.com/cuzco/is-there-a-rainforest-close-to-cuzco-peru/comment-page-1#comment-4859 rennyglpe Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:33:59 +0000 http://www.candidatoperu.com/cuzco/is-there-a-rainforest-close-to-cuzco-peru#comment-4859 You can go to Manu driving van, but it takes 12 hours or so, it shoul be taken with a travel company. Or you can try downhill of Abra de Malaga which is paved roadway and it turns out cheaper, you can get Machu Picchu by this route, beautiful landscapes. about 7 hours driving van, then 2 hours and finally 10 minutes by train (the other side of Machu Picchu).Rainy season is starting, there could be some landslides, find a right travel company like: Adventure Vacations in Machu Picchu Amazing vacations package & free digital book of Machu Picchu. Subscribe to SAMJ right now! http://www.southamericamyjourney.com/machupicchu/VacationpackagetoMachu%20Picchu.htm For tours to machu picchu: budget travel to Machupicchu, Cusco and Peru in few seconds. ¡Download free Guide book of Machu Picchu right now! http://www.southamericamyjourney.com Escorted tours in Peru: Our tours are escorted and guided by excellent tour leaders. Subscribe to free Newsletters http://www.southamericamyjourney.com/travel/tours/aboutus.php Holidays in Peru Cusco: Enjoy privately a trip to Machu picchu and Peru with SAMJ. Book your tour righ now! http://www.southamericamyjourney.com/travel/tours/details_package.php?Id=56 Peru family tours: best holidays tours, beautiful landscapes, right travel company. Book your tour right now! http://www.southamericamyjourney.com/travel/reservation-01.php?idpack=55 Tour vacations Peru : Our Tour vacations in Peru are flexible and pretty good quality. Subscribe to free newsletters right now! http://www.southamericamyjourney.com/travel/tours/nextjourney.php Peru customized tours : Customize your tours with SAMJ. Subscribe to free newsletters! http://www.southamericamyjourney.com/travel/tours/ourpolicy.php Cusco Peru travel agency : Travel Agency at Cusco Peru. We are flexible and fly far away! Subscribe to our free newsletters! http://www.southamericamyjourney.com/travel/tours/testimonials.php Peru luxury tours: Luxury hotels, nice hotels, excellent drivers and tour guides, cool trips. Subscribe to free newsletters! http://www.southamericamyjourney.com/travel/newsletters/newsletters.php?status=1&Id=2<br><b>References : </b><br> You can go to Manu driving van, but it takes 12 hours or so, it shoul be taken with a travel company. Or you can try downhill of Abra de Malaga which is paved roadway and it turns out cheaper, you can get Machu Picchu by this route, beautiful landscapes. about 7 hours driving van, then 2 hours and finally 10 minutes by train (the other side of Machu Picchu).Rainy season is starting, there could be some landslides, find a right travel company like:

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]]> Comment on Is the crime in Lima Peru High gives false information? by Tongo http://www.candidatoperu.com/miraflores/is-the-crime-in-lima-peru-high-gives-false-information/comment-page-1#comment-4852 Tongo Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:12:59 +0000 http://www.candidatoperu.com/miraflores/is-the-crime-in-lima-peru-high-gives-false-information#comment-4852 So, what is your question?<br><b>References : </b><br> So, what is your question?
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]]> Comment on Cheapest way to fly from Cincinnati to Santa Catalina, Cercado, Arequipa, Perú? by N http://www.candidatoperu.com/arequipa/cheapest-way-to-fly-from-cincinnati-to-santa-catalina-cercado-arequipa-peru/comment-page-1#comment-4849 N Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:09:59 +0000 http://www.candidatoperu.com/arequipa/cheapest-way-to-fly-from-cincinnati-to-santa-catalina-cercado-arequipa-peru#comment-4849 I live part time in Lima and have flown from the US more times than I could count. I'd fly from Cincinnati to Miami and continue on to Lima using either American or LAN. If you use American Cincinnati - Miami - Lima your luggage will be checked through. You can also try Spirit Airlines from Detroit, connect in Fort Lauderdale, and then on to Lima. Lots of hidden fees on Spirit though and spotty service, plus the drive to Detroit. From Lima to Arequipa you have two options - fly or take a bus. The better bus companies in Peru like Cruz del Sur are very good, with seats that recline flat, TV's, etc. Probably 10 to 12 hours on the bus, with nothing to see but endless desert. Best option would be to take one of the daily flights from Lima to Arequipa on either LAN or Peruvian Airlines.<br><b>References : </b><br> I live part time in Lima and have flown from the US more times than I could count. I’d fly from Cincinnati to Miami and continue on to Lima using either American or LAN. If you use American Cincinnati – Miami – Lima your luggage will be checked through. You can also try Spirit Airlines from Detroit, connect in Fort Lauderdale, and then on to Lima. Lots of hidden fees on Spirit though and spotty service, plus the drive to Detroit.

From Lima to Arequipa you have two options – fly or take a bus. The better bus companies in Peru like Cruz del Sur are very good, with seats that recline flat, TV’s, etc. Probably 10 to 12 hours on the bus, with nothing to see but endless desert. Best option would be to take one of the daily flights from Lima to Arequipa on either LAN or Peruvian Airlines.
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]]> Comment on Has anyone done the Inca Trail in Peru? What is the best way to get there? Fly to Lima (from UK) then to Cusco by clgr http://www.candidatoperu.com/cusco/has-anyone-done-the-inca-trail-in-peru-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-there-fly-to-lima-from-uk-then-to-cusco/comment-page-1#comment-4853 clgr Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:06:59 +0000 http://www.candidatoperu.com/cusco/has-anyone-done-the-inca-trail-in-peru-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-there-fly-to-lima-from-uk-then-to-cusco#comment-4853 peru ?, good idea :) im peruvian, and i went to cusco and visit machupicchu ofcopurse, 2 times :). about the money and how much it is ??, well, depends if u want to watch or not the views or to experience more or to save more money :) lima - cusco with bus 12 hours ( 30 euros or more), lima - cusco with plane : 1 hour :) ((more than 50 euros) if u go with bus u got the option to watch the landscapes too :). would be more cheap if u buy ur inkatrail tour in the same city cusco :), in the plaza de armas, there u will find many agencys and good prices too :), for 4 days (inkatrail) i think its around 300 american dollars or more , by person :). the 4th day u visit machupicchu and in the aftrenoon , around 6pm u are returning to cusco with train :), but but better stay 1 day more in Aguas Calientes and the next day u will got the full day for to enjoy Machupicchu. anyway there are many things for to tell :). good luck :)<br><b>References : </b><br> peru ?, good idea :)
im peruvian, and i went to cusco and visit machupicchu ofcopurse, 2 times :) .
about the money and how much it is ??, well, depends if u want to watch or not the views or to experience more or to save more money :)
lima – cusco with bus 12 hours ( 30 euros or more),
lima – cusco with plane : 1 hour :) ((more than 50 euros)
if u go with bus u got the option to watch the landscapes too :) .
would be more cheap if u buy ur inkatrail tour in the same city cusco :) , in the plaza de armas, there u will find many agencys and good prices too :) , for 4 days (inkatrail) i think its around 300 american dollars or more , by person :) .
the 4th day u visit machupicchu and in the aftrenoon , around 6pm u are returning to cusco with train :) , but

but better stay 1 day more in Aguas Calientes and the next day u will got the full day for to enjoy Machupicchu.

anyway there are many things for to tell :) .

good luck :)
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]]> Comment on Is there a rainforest close to Cuzco, Peru? by cleosgirl2345 http://www.candidatoperu.com/cuzco/is-there-a-rainforest-close-to-cuzco-peru/comment-page-1#comment-4858 cleosgirl2345 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:53:59 +0000 http://www.candidatoperu.com/cuzco/is-there-a-rainforest-close-to-cuzco-peru#comment-4858 Yes, sort of, there are jungles all over Peru. Especially, to the east of Cuzco, a mountain range (Incan). Machu Pichu (sp?) has rainforests, and a palace for royalty (like a vacation home) of the Incans. not very far from Cuzco. Hope this helps.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, sort of, there are jungles all over Peru. Especially, to the east of Cuzco, a mountain range (Incan). Machu Pichu (sp?) has rainforests, and a palace for royalty (like a vacation home) of the Incans. not very far from Cuzco.

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