Country Info
- Lima
- Capital
- Nuevo Sol (PEN)
- Currency
- 27,483,864
- Population
- PE
- Country Code
Lima Slideshow
Forums from Lima, Peru
surfing peru
Posted by mmbcross
There don't seem to be too many bloggers on Travelpod that have surfed around Lima. Most have been up north in Trujillo, Chiclayo and Mancora. Here are some blogs. Skim them in case they have the answer to your enquiry. Perhaps you have already ...
Do we need a return flight ticket when entering Peru?
Posted by cosmicgiggle
I went to lima a few years ago and was never asked for a return ticket, but i know it officially is required. I think when changing the flight, like extending it, you are charged a fee in addition to the difference in ticket price....so it can get ...
What is Parque de las Layendas (Lima zoo) like?
Posted by shesoffagain
I am wondering whether to include a visit to the zoo during my few days in Lima, and would appreciate some opinions from people who have been there recently. Coming from Australia, where we have nothing like some of the animals in South America, I am ...
Qoyllur Rit'i festival, Peru, Cuzco, Mount Ausagante 2008
Posted by bedouin77
Me and my sister are arriving to Lima on the 16th of May, 2008, and plan to make our way overland, arriving to Cuzco on the 18th and going on to Mount Ausangate for the Qoyllur Rit'i event. Planning on camping, etc., we welcome anyone wanting to join, ...
Lima-Huancayo train - which side?
Posted by shesoffagain
I want to buy a ticket for the Lima-Huancayo train, and the website allows you to choose your seat at the time of booking. Does anyone know which side of the train to sit on for the best views? I am thinking of going up on the train and returning by bus, ...
Nazca Lines Flight Accident - 5 deaths
Posted by veromarcos
... Thats what worries us. I bet most people flying at Nazca this week dont even know about the accident or the crime in certain areas of Lima. The added risk is part of the travelling in certain countries. It even adds enjoyment (when you dont suffer!)
How to book Nazca Lines flight
Posted by gringoloco
Yes, you can just walk upat the airport and do this magnificent flite. But you can also book it in Lima at many tour agencies for a little more and be sure. It is worth it!
Lima & Mancora Peru
Posted by lucky
Yep we should be in Lima and around the area in about 2 weeks. Always up for meeting a member for a drink. Let me know if you are interested
Ideas for 4 week itinerary?
Posted by kathryn77
... ~ Cusco (Machu Picchu - I'd say they'll get it open again pretty quickly, as it's a key source of income for Peru) ~ Puno ~ Lake Titicaca ~ Copacabana ~ La Paz ~ Sucre ~ Salt flats ~ Potosi ~ La Paz ~~~~~Lima Flights between Lima and La Paz, ...
chile, peru, bolivia..
Posted by kathryn77
... then stopping at Huacachina for some sandboarding on the way up to Lima... (in fact, even if you do the overnighter from Cuzco to Lima, take the 5 hours extra south to Huacachina, as it is sooooooo worth it!) Let me know if you want to hear more! ...
TRavelmate for South America in July/August 2009
Posted by falzehope
Hi Nicole! hey hey would love to travel with someone as well! what dates are you arriving in Peru? i'm flying to Lima on the 2nd of July. ola! just wondering if there's anyone who'll be around South aMerica in July- ...
TRavelmate for South America in July/August 2009
Posted by christopherkrum
... 'll be around South aMerica in July-August 2009? maybe want to tag along as i'll be doing traveling around peru - bolivia - chile - argentina - brazil cheers,jowe Hi there, I'm planning on traveling to Peru end of July/August. I'm ...
Eliott
Posted by eliott
... alots of places to here. Machu Picchu, Camino Inca, Choquequirao, Puno, Líneas Nazca - Paracas, Manu,Arequipa, Lima, Huaraz-Callejón de Huaylas, Puerto Maldonado - Tambopata Candamo, Ayacucho, Tarapoto, Chachapoyas, Kuelap, Iquitos, Trujillo, Cotahuasi, ...
12 week Itinerary advice?
Posted by aopaq
... approach that? It is been many years since I did that trip but going by bus along the PanAmericana norte highway in Peru is pretty straightforward. If I recall, the north of Peru along this route is not particularly inspiring (mostly hot and dusty) ...
need advice re baggage on galapagos cruise
Posted by shesoffagain
... an issue, since I can leave a bag at South American Explorers clubhouse in Quito while I do northern Ecuador, and then in Peru, I am returning to Lima between jungle and highlands, so can store it there too. It's really only the 4 weeks that I'm ...
Iguazu Falls to Lima
Posted by mmbcross
Surprisingly TACA Peru has a US$ 374 fare from Asuncion to Lima, via (of all places) Montevideo. Bus from Ciudad del Este to Asuncion is the easy part, a 200 mile run in less than four hours. If you have 10 days to get to Lima, you may want to ...
TRavelmate for South America in July/August 2009
Posted by smart_cookie
... 'll be around South aMerica in July-August 2009? maybe want to tag along as i'll be doing traveling around peru - bolivia - chile - argentina - brazil cheers,jowe Hi there, I'm planning on travelling to Peru end of July/August. I'm ...
Driving from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Arizona, USA
Posted by dbrandolizi
... de la Sierra. From Santa Cruz to Cochabamba, Salar de Uyuni, La Paz, Copacabana and across to Peru> In Peru: Puno, Cuzco, Machu Pichu, Nasca, Lima, Huaraz and Caraz (Cordillera Blanca). To finish Peru a stop at Mancora Beach. Across to Ecuador: Banos, ...
Month trip to Peru/Bolivia
Posted by treesy
... of how much time to spend in Peru v Bolivia, and whether to fly in or out of La Paz etc (am flying Uk to LIma return) Planning on primarily buses, backpacky style rather than tour buses/ smart hotels. Really grateful of any info as due to domestic chaos ...
Leaving Quito on Oct. 21 to Peru
Posted by joelmunoz1968
... I'll be leaving Quito on my way to Peru. I'm looking for someone who wants to share a ride. May be just a little to help with gas in Peru. My final destination is Argentina/Brazil. Anyone will be welcome. Just one thing: no drugs. Thanks
Best And Worst Hospitable Countries
Posted by durnadupa
The most hospitable I have found has been Peru. For a population that lives largely under the poverty line they are by far the most helpful and friendly people I have met. My very first day in Lima I had a random couple come up to me, tell me I have ...
5 weeks in SA
Posted by joelmunoz1968
... I'm planning on meeting friends in Guayaquil. I speak Spanish and my itinerary is open. I figured I'll visit colombia, ecuador and peru at minimum and I'd love to hit bolivia, but I think time is tight with only 5 weeks. I've been to brasil ...
Injuries while traveling?
Posted by travelmonster
... . You are supposed to take them two days beforehand, but as we weren't going into the jungle till a day after we arrived in Peru I took one the lunchtime before we flew and then one at lunchtime on the plane the day we flew into Lima - by the time we ...
What's your dodgiest travel story?
Posted by laorfamily
... another idiot tried to do the same thing. They got nothing. I got a few scratches. -- start rant -- It seems that in Lima, stealing is a sport, and those hypocrites probably go to church every Sunday. Mental note: no pictures, I don't want my camera ...
Backpacking South America 2014
Posted by drewcrawf
... Ipiales, Colombia Tulcán, Ecuador Quito Baños Riobamba Guayaquil Galapagos Islands Guayaquil Huaquillas, Ecuador Tumbes, Peru Máncora Chiclayo Trujillo Lima Cuzco Arequipa Puno Yunguyo, Peru Copacabana, Bolivia La Paz Oruro Sucre Potosi Villazón, ...
chile, peru, bolivia..
Posted by kathryn77
... ; I love South America - I went travelling there 'for 3 months'....and stayed for 9! It is amazing! I went to Peru; Bolivia; Chile; Argentina; Uruguay & Brazil. (it's in my Big Trip link below, and I did kinda what you're ...
Does Lan Airlines charge double for Americans?
Posted by mmbcross
... window, such as USA or any other country, the fares are higher than if you access LAN through the local wondow. I searched for fare Lima to Trujillo through the USA window and found them to be around US$ 200.00. In the Peruvian window there were less ...
Where are you going next?
Posted by grammiecat
I am incredibly excited as I have just booked my tickets to Lima to see Peru and of course Machu Picchu!! Also, as a teacher I have applied to the Fulbright Memorial to receive a trip to Japn for 2 1/2 weeks in June. Wish me ...
Where are you going next?
Posted by exploreamerica
I am incredibly excited as I have just booked my tickets to Lima to see Peru and of course Machu Picchu!! Also, as a teacher I have applied to the Fulbright Memorial to receive a trip to Japn for 2 1/2 weeks in June. Wish me luck! ...