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Category Archives: General Travel Tips
Preventing & Dealing with Altitude Sickness
You’re finally realizing that dream to make it to Peru or Bolivia! But altitude sickness (soroche) can put a damper on all those sightseeing plans and tours that you’ve been planning… Its troublesome symptoms can vary in strength, and include … Continue reading
Posted in Arequipa, Cusco, General Travel Tips, La Paz, Lima, Nazca, Puno
Tagged Altitude Sickness, Bolivia, Peru, Travel Tips
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Inti Raymi: The Inca Sun Festival in Cusco
The Incan Sun Festival Each June, 50,000 spectators gather in Cusco to celebrate the Winter Solstice and kick off the Andean New Year during Inti Raymi, the Sun Festival. Honoring the supreme Inca deity, the sun, this was the year’s … Continue reading
Posted in Cusco, General Travel Tips
Tagged cusco, festivals, inti raymi, Travel Tips
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Sampling Cuy: Eating Guinea Pig In Peru
Guinea pigs have been popular pets ever since European traders introduced them to the West in the 16th century, due to their docile responsiveness and ease of care, meaning many of us have sentimental feelings for these cuddly creatures. For … Continue reading
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Tagged Arequipa, cusco, cuy, guinea pig, Peruvian cuisine
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Mystical Tourism: Trying Ayahuasca in Peru
Ayahuasca is Quechua for spirit vine, or vine of souls; it is a brew which shamans of the Amazon Basin have been preparing for hundreds of years It is employed throughout the Amazon and Andes for divinatory purposes, as a … Continue reading
Posted in Cusco, General Travel Tips, La Paz, Lima, Puno
Tagged Ayahuasca, Jungle Tours, Mystical Tourism, Pirwa Travel
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Why Choose a Hostel Rather Than a Hotel?
If you’re a travel junkie, you’re sure to come across die-hard hostel, or backpacker, fans throughout your trip. As hostels become more savvy and begin to provide a greater range of options for travelers, they’ve become more popular for those … Continue reading
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What Food to Try During Your Trip through Peru!
For you foodie backpackers out there who are planning on swinging through Peru, we’ve put together a list of some of the most traditional, and delicious, Peruvian foods and desserts to add to your must-try list! Make sure not to … Continue reading
Official Events of Ica Tourist Week!
If you’re anywhere near the south coast of Peru in November (say…Lima, which I know you are), you might want to check out the Semana Turística de Ica 2011 (Ica Tourism Week). The event kicks off on November 12 and … Continue reading
Posted in General Travel Tips, Lima
Tagged Ballestas Islands, Food Fair, Huacachina, Ica, Marinera, Sandboarding
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Celebrate Peruvian Style: Creole Music Day is Coming on October 31
Don’t feel like dressing up this Halloween?? There’s another option…. On Creole Music Day Peruvians toast, party, and sing to the beat of música criolla, a genre combining Afro-Peruvian and Andean styles and giving rise to a bevy of … Continue reading
Posted in Cusco, General Travel Tips, Lima
Tagged Creole Music, Cusco Events, Día de la Canción Criolla, Halloween, Lima Events
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5 Best Spots to Visit in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
For the Incas, the fertile Urubamba River Valley constituted the center of the four corners of the earth. Its breathtaking landscape of abundant crops and surrounding Andean peaks make it obvious why this spot was considered blessed. If you are … Continue reading
Posted in Cusco, General Travel Tips
Tagged Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Pirwa Travel, Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Tours
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Spotting Counterfeits & Handling Money in Peru
In November of last year, Peru, whose currency is the Nuevo Sol, was named the Counterfeit Cash Capital of the World. Counterfeit money is certainly prevalent enough that travelers should take the precaution of learning how to recognize it. Most … Continue reading
