Small well-run agency. Does extended treks, but we used them for day treks including fabulous trip to Lago Churup (4500m). Great guides, efficient, helpful, fun.

www.huascaran-peru.com
welcome@huascaran-peru.com
We found them through the hostel we were staying in, Churup Albergue

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Good quality place to stay, lovely welcome even though we arrived 6.30am off overnight bus. Cheap, good breakfast included, use of kitchen, views of mountains.

5mins walk from town centre www.churup.com
churup-albergue@gmx.net

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The places in your article on Peru are great but the one thing not mentioned is the altitude and the fact if you fly into Cusco and move too fast when you get off the plane you could easily collapse!

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A spectacular nature reserve for sea life, just a short half-day trip by boat from Paracas. We saw many sealions swimming and singing, penguins, pelicans and other birds. They call it the poor man's Galapagos!

Boat trips from the port in Paracas, near Pisco. Local bus to Pisco from Ica, taxi from Pisco to Paracas.

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I recommend taking a pair of flip flops or sandals to wear after your day of trekking - it's far more pleasant than keeping your sweaty boots on! Additionally, take more money than you think you'll need, as there is water and beer to be bought en route, and you'll want to be generous with your tips for the porters and guides.

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If the weather is fine, the convent is a nice place to wander around for a reasonable entrance fee. It is an interesting insight into the past and the living conditions, plus some good photo opportunities.

The Convent is near the main square in the center of Araquipa. It is well advertised and signposted so you can't miss it.

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Ten-hour rail journey along the grassy altiplano. The highest point, La Raya pass, is 4321 metres above sea level. An at times bleak but stunning journey that descends along the Vilcanota river to Cuzco. Spoil yourselves and go first class. Memorable train journey among hospitable people.

Train station middle of Puno.

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A small family-run place on the outskirts of Trujillo. There are always taxis around so it is not a problem to be out of town. The family are lovely and will help you in any way they can. There is a big supermarket nearby and you can have use of the kitchen.

Urb. La Arboleda E-19
Trujillo
www.mochicas.com

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A great restaurant, nice food, not too pricey but a little bit different.

Av. Pedro de Osma 102, Barranco, Lima

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A Morrocan restaurant. If you are looking for something a bit different to eat this is the place. Try the tagines they are out of this world.

San Francisco 227 interior
Tel: 054 227779

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They do whole-Peru guided tours or also couples - every detail arranged. Group travel or individual packages. Specialise in adventure tourism such as trekking and climbing expeditions.

www.activeperu.com

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Probably the best place I have stayed in in Peru. The rooms are clean, simple and extremely stylish. There is a roof terrace for catching some rays after a hard days sightseeing.

casablancaaqp@hotmail.com
www.casablancahostal.com
51 54 221327

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A small and simple hostel with friendly staff who can't do enough to help you. I ended up being taken into hospital while I was staying here and they were fantastic. Pay 10 s/ extra for a heater if you visit in winter.

montehorebcucso@yahoo.com
084 236775

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This cafe is on the main square. Profits go to children's projects in the sacred valley. The food and the coffee are really good.

www.heartscafe.org

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A simple but cozy B&B, which has recently opened. The owner Luis is very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast is great and this village is a lovely place to stay overnight while visiting the sacred valley. English spoken.

www.homesweethome-peru.com

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For days I wondered why the locals were rarely seen without a bottle of this luminous yellow beverage in hand. I decided to try it, and drank it constantly for the rest of my trip. If only they'd import it here!

In practically every shop and bar.

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Lovely Peruvian egg-white, lime and alcohol cocktail. Sold everywhere and totally delicious!

all over Peru

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At that altitude, you may need the local brew, and not Cusquena!

Eating small meals and drinking little alcohol will help too - I learned the latter the hard way.

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It is really easy to get the public bus here from Cuzco. Walk through the market once you get off the bus and sample the local fare, before either climbing the hill to the ruins, or catching a taxi.

If you get a taxi, ask them to pick you up at a different point to where you get dropped off, you can then do a nice, but easy walk around. The terraces are stunning and you feel like you are on top of the world.

About 1 hour from Cuzco

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Stay overnight in Aguas Calientes and get the first bus up the mountain in the morning (5.30am). It really is worth being there for sunrise and before the hoards arrive. Fantastic sight. Expect to be wowed and want to stay all day.

Take water with you as they don't stop you taking it in and you will need it up there. The cafe sells water but at vastly hiked costs. Just remember to take your rubbish home with you.

Up a mountain!

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