Forums from Cusco, Peru

New Citadel Ruins Found in Peru

Posted by wakingdream

... Legend claims "A commonly cited legend claims that Paititi was built by the Inca hero Inkarri, who founded the city of Cusco before retreating into the jungle after Spanish conquerors arrived." I have wanted to visit Peru again since our last ...

Hotel in Cusco?

Posted by nickyjero

Hi there, I will be going to Cusco at the end of October and I would like to find a nice place to stay in Cusco (am going with my parents) I don't want a 5 star hotel , I just looking for a nice one Thanks in advance

Inca Trail Machupicchu

Posted by wandergal

... cusco last may and couldn't do the "original" inca trail because it was fully reserved long before i arrived in cusco. i tried anyway thinking that i might get in instead of someone who had a booking but couldn't do it anymore, but they ...

Macchu Picchu/Amazon in 10 days

Posted by hannahbogen

Hi! I am a student trying to get from Santiago to Peru, see as much of Cusco, Lima, Macchu Picchu, and the amazon as possible on the lowest budget that ever existed. Does anyone have any suggestions? I need all the help I can get. Thanks! P.S., ...

Looking for anyone travelling in peru in october

Posted by maljsy

... price of $1628 plus extras). This is the tour which includes a little mountain biking. I am looking to do the tour departing Cusco on 22nd October and wondered if you wanted to join in too! The weblink for details is Let me know if you' ...

Looking for anyone travelling in peru in october

Posted by pelvis

... happen to hook up with people my rough plan so far is; lima - 2days nazca - 2days chile - 2days arequipa - 4days bolivia - 2days cusco - 4days huaraz - 3days kuelap - 2days jungle - 4days this comes to 25days, which is prob a bit much for me, so i may ...

Suggestions For Sacred Valley/Cusco Please!

Posted by travelmonster

There is also a market in Pisac, which is around 25-30km away from Cusco.

crossing boarders in South America

Posted by alandalus83

... Amazon, that might be on your agenda, so as a guide, this is the route I went... Peru: Lima...Pisco...Huacachina...Nazca...Arequipa...Cusco (Machupichu)...Puno (Lake Titicaca) Bolivia: Copacabana...La Paz...Sucre...Potosi...Uyuni Salt Flats... Chile: ...

crossing boarders in South America

Posted by kathryn77

... Amazon, that might be on your agenda, so as a guide, this is the route I went... Peru: Lima...Pisco...Huacachina...Nazca...Arequipa...Cusco (Machupichu)...Puno (Lake Titicaca) Bolivia: Copacabana...La Paz...Sucre...Potosi...Uyuni Salt Flats... Chile: ...

Machu Picchu, disappearing?

Posted by mmbcross

To me the Incas knew how to build to make things last. In Cusco the Inca foundations of the city are standing up to the test of time far better that the later Spanish constructions and certainly better than modern buildings. Machu Picchu is as tough as ...

Warning before booking tour to Machu Pichu

Posted by mmbcross

... circuit goes farther than the visit to the monumental zone of Sacsahuaman, which is what is allowed today by the tourist ticket of Cusco. The new aspect of the tour is the visit to the Inca Jail, located in Kallachaca, located more than 3 thousand meters ...

Best way to visit the jungle from cusco?

Posted by loz_matt

... an exact itinerary. We will be flying in to lima then travelling down the coast visiting ica, nazca, arequipa, puno and then on to cusco. We've been advised this would take approx 2 weeks, so we would have just over a week spare to visit the rainforest ...

Best way to visit the jungle from cusco?

Posted by loz_matt

... we are still undecided on where is the best place to visit the amazon... basically we want to head there after visiting cusco and its sights, and are then heading back to lima afterwards (for flights). Is there anywhere in particular that anyone recommends ...

shamanism

Posted by mmbcross

... is tons of information on this site if you can wade through it in Spanish. Also this one, with a contact e-mail in the US. She offers spiritual tours to Cusco, but has obviously been to Huancabamba. Her new e-mail is Peru@SpiritsoftheEarth.com.

Accomodation Peru: Pisco, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco

Posted by boke013

Hello, I'm planning a trip to peru next summer. Can anyone recommend me some good and cheap hotels in Pisco, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco? Thank you in advance! Kind regards, Julie

Peruvian Adventure

Posted by wakingdream

... . Really, the landscape, the people, everything was phenomenal. And yes, there is no lack of anything to do or see in Cusco and surrounding. Loads of day trips: Paucartambo, Tres Cruses and definitely Tipon are some I did and fully enjoyed. There is just ...

Hotel in Cusco?

Posted by greekcypriot

I am sure if you search on hotels in Cusco through TripAdvisor you will get the best. Good luck.

Machu Picchu Tour

Posted by werneg

Hi Guys, I will be in south America soon and I want to visit MP , I was told that I need to book a tour in advance because there is a limit of Permits for MP, I was thinking to book it once i get Cusco. I hope you guys help me Thanks

Karikuy Tour?

Posted by aaronsmith

We depart the city of Cusco at 5 am driving past the towns of Izcuchaca and Limatambo. Arriving at Mollepata (approx 8 am) we begin our hike up to the high part of town until reaching Cruz Pata where we will have lunch.

Inca Train-waiting list?

Posted by segar

Do you guys know any good place to stay in Cusco..backpacking hostel

Driving by car - Huaraz, *** travel question

Posted by henryb77

i dont know but the nicest one is from Cusco to Quillabamba (high to low at the other side of the mountains (jungle), total change of scene and wheater

New Years in Cusco

Posted by mmbcross

I've never been in Cusco on New Year's Eve, but that description sounds pretty convincing. Just look at this video on .!

New Years in Cusco

Posted by caligan

Hello: I will be in Cusco over New Years and I hear the town comes alive during this time and probably to expect a big party. Has anyone been there during this time and can you tell me what to expect? Is there anything in particular I should do, watch, ...

Suggestions For Sacred Valley/Cusco Please!

Posted by wakingdream

... it! I'll have to mention it to them. QUOTE There is also a market in Pisac, which is around 25-30km away from Cusco That market is great! That's on my list of suggestions for them. It's weird how that trip's details are ...

Planning trip to Peru, unsure of destination.

Posted by goodboynyc

Thanks. I know all the big beach areas are in the North (Mancora, Piura, etc) but I think I'll be pressed for time and money if I go to Cusco and Ancon.

Lares Trail or Salkantay trail?

Posted by hoierik

... to walk a trail and visit Mach Picchu around 17th September. We read nice stories about the Lares trail and the Salkantay trail. Can we book these trails when we are in Cusco and what should we expect to pay? Or is it better to book at home on internet?

Looking for a team mate to travel from Lima to Asuncion .... on a Mototaxi

Posted by whiteguyfly

... .... 50 teams of 2 or 3 going 4000miles from Lima to Asuncion in a mototaxi in 2 weeks in October! - taking in Cusco, Titicaca, Bolivia, Northern Argentina and Paraguay on the way. Sadly, my friend has had to drop out to concentrate his finances and ...

Lima to Iquitos

Posted by lauradavis

Ah yes, I did the flight in to Manu and the atrocious road back to Cusco - breaking down 3 times on the way and arriving almost a day late! good adventure though. Stayed in a local village for a while as they fixed up the wreck of a truck. Manu is ...

March 18, 2009 trip to Peru

Posted by travelingkat

... this, then on to Huacachina & Nazca Lines. I figured if we take the overnight bus to Arequipa to catch a flight to Cusco, maybe I could stay a day to see the Canyon (knew this might be stretching it). Colca Canyon, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, ...