Travel to Peru

Travel to Peru

Travel to Peru – TOURS PERU MACHUPICCHU

This reference guide with a trip to Peru has been written with TOURSPERUMACHUPICCHU for the purpose of helping travelers who want to know this wonderful country, to orientate about the different points of its tourist attractions, to lower the costs of the trip and to respond to Some of the usual questions from domestic and foreign tourists. In short, this guide to travel to Peru will help you save on your trip and enjoy the most of your passage through this mystical country with a lot of tradition and legacy of the Inca empire.

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TRAVEL PACKAGES TO MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN – DAILY DEPARTURES

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PACKAGES OF TRAVELS TO MACHUPICCHU IN TOURIST BUS – DAILY DEPARTURES

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TRAVEL PACKAGES IN ALL THE PERU – MACHUPICCHU + SACRED VALLEY – DAILY DEPARTURES

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General tips on a travel to Peru

What to see in Peru Maravilloso?

Go ahead that Peru is a very extensive country with an impressive variety of natural landscapes, where the driest desert and the most lush jungle are just 10 hours away. But that’s not all since it also has a huge concentration of mountain peaks, has coastline and oozes history in every corner. This explains why, even though we were a little over a month in that country, I do not think we saw 30% of what Peru hides. That is why in this publication we will talk about what we saw during the trips to Peru, but we will also record what they recommended that we see:

Travel to Lima: what to see in Lima?

It is very likely that your trip begins and ends in Lima, the capital of Peru, since it is the transport hub of the country – Peru. There he left the plane to us and from there we took the plane back a month later. Due to its enormous extension, its slight insecurity and its oppressive traffic, Lima is not an especially comfortable place for tourists. However, between smoke and car smoke a city is blurred with A lot to see, of what I would like to highlight:

City Tour to the Historic District of Lima:

The historic center of Lima is one of the points of greatest interest in the tour, and that until a few years ago was an impassable area for security reasons. Although it is not too extensive compared to the size of the city, you can easily spend a whole day walking through its streets, parks or visiting some of its monuments, churches, shops and restaurants. Highlight the park of the walls, the Plaza de las Armas, the Convent of San Francisco and its catacombs … among others during the tours.

Travel to Paracas:

We left Lima heading south, next to the coast. If you go by land, it is likely that your next stop on the road is the Paracas natural reserve. A mandatory stop for flora and fauna lovers.

Travel to Ica and the Huacachina Lagoon:

Ica sits in the middle of a huge desert, very close to Paracas. A city that in itself has very little appeal and almost nothing to see, but its outskirts hides the Laguna de Huacachina. Although it is a site exploited touristically until exhaustion, it has a lot of charm, and above all it allows you to do the most fun of the tours: an excursion with a buggie in the middle of the desert to make sandboarding: jumping with a board through the sand mountains. Recommended to do it in the late afternoon, take a two-hour tour and look and compare prices well. We got a very good offer in the hostel: in soles per person, 2 hours of travel.

A travel to The Nazca Lines:

For me Nazca was one of the good things on the trip. If you go by road is one of the usual stops, but if you can avoid it, do it. Unless you have dollars that ask you to rent a plane 15 minutes and see the well-known Nazca lines by air. But if you can not or do not want to allow it, it happens, because if you do not sell an excursion by land to see the lines, you will only see land but almost no line. In our case it saved us that we had a good guide and we learned a lot of incredible Peru in general. But what is Lineas de Nazca …

Travel to Arequipa – Ciudad Blanca:

Arequipa was the second big city we visited and we were impressed with her during her travel in Peru. Although there is not much to see what there is to see is a lot. The tourist area is concentrated around its Plaza de las Armas and its historic center, and it particularly reminded me a lot of the Andalusian cities. In the case of Arequipa it also has the plus that it is the university city par excellence, so it is easy to find people, places and places of entertainment of great interest.

Travel through the Colca Canyon:

The Colca Canyon is another of those places to visit for those who love nature. This place is very close to Arequipa and most of the tours leave from there. In our case, for logistical reasons, we did not go either, although you won did not lack. Of course, if you go mentalized that physically is a grueling excursion and with a brutal changes in altitude. Beware of altitude sickness.

Traveling through Lake Titicaca – Puno:

The immense Lake Titicaca, located at almost 4000 meters of altitude between the incredible Peru border – Bolivia, has been a base for the establishment of numerous cities, towns and communities. One of the areas that most surprised us, for good, in the trip to Puno. There we could find ourselves face to face with the most autochthonous Peruvians, those of a lifetime. Although around Lake Titicaca there are many places to see with tours of the city of Puno (100% authentic with much tradition) and Llachón, a small town located on the shores of the lake, where it is not easy to reach but the effort It is well worth it. There we could live one of the most complete experiences of the trip, live with a family in the area and feel like one more. We opted for Llachón, but there are many excursions that are worthwhile in this area such as a visit to the Uros, Taquile, Amantani islands or even crossing the lake side of Bolivia, to the city of Copacabana with a tour to Uyuni and the chullpas of sillustani.

Travel to the Imperial City of Cusco Traditional:

At the city level, Cusco is the jewel in the crown of Peru. Well-known Rome in Latin America, in Cusco almost every corner of the city center is postcard …… but it is also located in an impressive natural enclave by the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the mountain of 7 colors, the Humantay Lagoon, Maras Moray Salineras, which we also encourage you to walk along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 or 4 days, salkantay trek to machu picchu 4 days, inka jungle trek to machu picchu 4 days, valley of lares trek to machu picchu 4 days, huchuy qosqo trek, choquequirao trekking. Visit more than mandatory during the tours, and not only because it is a passage to Machu Picchu or “Machu Picchu”.

Travel to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu:

There are many ways to go to Machu Picchu, but if you have time and desire we recommend that you leave the train to one side and do a part of the journey on foot. We did that and I have already prepared a guide on how to go to Machu Picchu on your own and cheaply. But at the side of the road, Machu Picchu is obviously another of those places that you have to go once in your life. Considered one of the wonders of the world, with all that that implies, the sacred city of the Incas is a true pleasure for the senses. Your only problem: tourists in any corner. For the rest, you should have already started the way there

Travel to Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado, the jungle of Peru:

Although in general terms Peru is a very green country, nothing surpasses the landscapes of the Amazon and in Peru there are several points of access to the jungle. The best known are the tours to Puerto Maldonado, Iquitos or the Manu National Reserve, the tambopata reserve and the sandoval lake reserve, but they are not the only ones. If you like nature, here you have it all.

Travel through Northern Peru:

Unfortunately, our month in Peru was finished without giving us time to tour the northern part of the country, although many recommended us to drop by the city of Trujillo or the coastal area of ​​Mancora, among others. In short, if you travel to Peru incredible you have much to see and not even a month is enough time for tours. It is true that there are many organized tours that allow you to see a lot in a very short time but we are not friends with this type of activities because they imply schedules, lack of freedom and many obligations. But good, go as you go … the important thing is that you go and visit Peru incredible with TOURSPERUMACHUPICCHU.COM.

What vaccines do I need to travel to Peru?

The first thing I recommend in these cases before traveling to Peru, is that you directly ask this question to the doctor on duty at the International Vaccination Center in your city where you live. No one better than a specialist in the field will inform you of what vaccines you need by virtue of your route through the country of a trip.

Do I need a vaccine to travel to Machu Picchu?

If you only pass through Machu Picchu, Lima and / or Cusco on your trip to Peru, you will not need any mandatory vaccination for the trip. If on the contrary you are going to go to the Peruvian desert, to the Peruvian jungle or to help in a needy town you should at least inform yourself in the aforementioned International Vaccination Center.

In Spain most of these vaccines are free before your trip and we will only have to pay, and little, for the treatment against malaria and typhoid fever. That said, and in case your idea of ​​a trip is to tour the country, these are the ones you’ll need.

Hepatitis A in Peru – Travel Agency:

Hepatitis A is spread mainly through the ingestion of contaminated food and water, and through direct contact with infected people. Young travelers to endemic areas are the main indication for vaccination. The first dose is administered at the latest one month before the trip, with permanent immunity if the second dose is administered after at least six months of the first dose. Vaccines apart and in line with this and other diseases, it is essential to use common sense and not drink tap water throughout the country, or drinks with ice, wash your hands frequently and disinfect food well before eating.

Typhoid fever in Peru – Travel Agency:

Typhoid fever is more frequent in developing countries and vaccination is recommended especially for travelers heading to rural areas in Peru. The disease spreads through contaminated water and food. In fact, the best prevention is hygienic measures, since the effectiveness of the vaccine is limited. This consists of three capsules to be taken orally, on alternate days, one hour before meals with cold liquid.

In addition to those already mentioned, which are compulsory vaccinations whenever you make a small tour of the country, there are other highly recommended:

Malaria in Peru – Travel Agency:

In case of visiting the Amazon in Peru, it is important to be protected against malaria (or malaria). It is a parasitic disease widespread in almost all tropical countries and transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes in the Peruvian jungle. The fundamental rules of protection are: avoid mosquito bites (it is recommended to use repellents with permethrin, effective (but not infallible) against mosquitoes in tropical areas) and take the recommended prophylaxis, which consists of ingesting some pills before entering the malarious zone, during and after leaving that area. Despite any preventive measures, it is important to quickly consult a doctor if symptoms such as fever, sweating and chills appear.

Yellow fever in Peru – Travel Agency:

Yellow fever is a viral disease that is transmitted to man also by the bite of a mosquito. Vaccination is mandatory to enter some countries. In the case of Peru Tours, recommended if you go to specific points in the country – Peru, such as Puerto Maldonado and other areas specified in the International Vaccination Center. After receiving the vaccine they will provide you with a document (International Certificate of Vaccination) that must be presented, if necessary, when entering or leaving the country – Peru Tours.

Dengue in Peru – Travel Agency:

There is no prophylaxis against dengue. Travelers should take measures to avoid mosquito bites during the day and sunset especially in those places where there is dengue, as is the case in some areas of South America, the risk being lower than 1000 meters above sea level. 

Chagas in Peru Tours:

Chagas is a disease caused by a parasite. It is common in Latin America and is spread by infected insects, especially bed bugs. Early symptoms such as fever, flu-like symptoms, rash or swelling of the eyelids usually disappear spontaneously on the trip. However, later it can cause serious intestinal and cardiac problems, being important the prevention using repellents, mosquito nets and carefully reviewing the environment in which we sleep.

All vaccines are given to you at the international vaccination center in your city and all you need is to request a prior appointment by phone and take your child vaccination card before traveling to Peru. If you do not have clear the route that you are going to do, my recommendation is that you get vaccinated as much as possible because then being in the country you are left wanting to go to sites for not being protected for your trip. These vaccines do not usually cause too many side effects, sometimes a slight rise in fever 24 hours later or a slight gastrointestinal discomfort, but nothing too serious not to do so. Peru Tours has a lot to see and vaccination should never be a reason for not doing so.

Is Peru a safe country to travel?

We continue with the guide to travel to Peru making us another of the usual questions: Is Peru a safe country for travel? As they say in these cases, I’m glad you ask me that question. And is that, as good weed Europeans that we are, if you ask yourself something before leaving your continent it is for the safety of where we are going during our trips. And it’s no longer because you ask, but everyone tells you. And there are so many rumors that come to you and so many people say: “Well, the uncle of my cousin’s brother-in-law was on a trip to Peru, and he met one who had a friend who was robbed.” And so our fears and prejudices of traveling to Peru are formed.

Now, after spending a month traveling around Peru mystical, do these fears make sense? Is it a safe travel country? If I said I would lie, but if I said I would not lie much more. Peru is a huge country, with many tourist attractions, many points of interest to know, a lot to see by ejm: tour sacred valley of the Incas 1 day, tour lagoon humantay 1 day, mountain tour of 7 colors, tours to Machu Picchu 1 day by train, tour sacred valley connection with machupicchu 2 days and 1 night, etc. But it is also a place of enormous economic contrasts, with few who have a lot and many who have little. And among those who have few there are those who consider that crime is an exit like any other city in the world. But unlike other places, life in Peru does have an incredible value, and very badly you would have to give it to you to have something really serious but it never happens in Peru.

As in every place, the tourist areas have their pickpockets, their rackets and their con artists inside each city in the world and we should always be careful where we travel always walk with care. European tourists are cannon fodder, and there are many who try to get you the rooms selling you dream tours, exclusive trips, first quality products or original soccer jerseys that really are not … so buy only from authorized agencies and with tripadvisor testimonials such as SACRED LAND AVENTURES .. a 100% secure travel agency during your travels in Peru … you can visit their website www.toursperumachupicchu.com or www.inkajungletreks.com or www.tourperu.biz … Guarantee service for national and foreign travelers and backpackers and travel adventurers in Peru.

But of course, the difference in the standard of living in a country is so much so that no matter how much you get ripped off what you get to change are two or three euros more, which in Spain costs you a beer. Peru Tours is getting used to receiving tourists, especially in the Machu Picchu area through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Let’s not forget that it is a country where you can go from the driest desert, to the highest mountain and the most lush jungle in less than 6 hours of travel. So much variety brings tourism of all kinds, and many people take advantage of it during their trips to Peru. However, the Peruvian government knows this, and it is not interested in transmitting an image of an insecure country, so in the areas of more tourist transit the surveillance services are more than present, so buy from safe and authorized travel agencies. in Peru – SACRED LAND ADVENTURES – TRAVEL AGENCY – TOURSPERUMACHUPICCHU.COM.

As a curiosity, to us one day in Barranco – Peru tours, the bohemian neighborhood of Lima free walking, we began to escort the police. Sure, so white, tall and with such a big camera we can see the league. Also, the people of the place are the first to ensure your safety to travel to Peru: nobody knows better than them where to move and where not, when to go and when not, how to go and how not during your trip. That’s why it’s interesting to follow their advice and walk the marked route. Generally, in places where things can happen to you, there will rarely be anything to see. And not with those, because we were dedicating part of our time to lend a hand in Huachipa and Jicamarca – tours, two of the poorest neighborhoods of Lima – tour, and we never had feelings of insecurity. Yes it is true, we met a few locals who had been robbed at some time. If you live there day by day, especially in cities as insane as Lima -tours, it should not be strange to take some fright.

Security in Peru Tours- Buses to travel in Peru:

Another issue that usually scares tourists is the transport between cities during their trips in Peru. Well, here we did not have any kind of mishap either. There are several bus companies to travel to Peru (Cruz del Sur, Ormeño, Tepsa …) that are made by and for tourists, and the security measures they have are enormous. As a curiosity, to say that when you get on a bus of this type they record your face with a video camera and that the route is continuously located via GPS during your trips. Even to travel to Machu Picchu we played with a local bus and nothing happened. Well it took us a couple of hours more than we had planned and we had to pee a little, but otherwise it was quite entertaining during our trip to Machu Picchu.

Security in Peru Tours – Taxis to travel in Peru:

The taxis in Peru are another of the issues that most concern to those who travel through Peru. Unlike Spain, where there are few different travel companies, where all the vehicles have the same color and where the fares are equally scary in all travel sites, in Peru there are more taxis than people to travel, there are as many companies as Cars and prices are as cheap as your bargaining ability for the visiting traveler. In our case, we easily got hold of them two or three times a day and we did not have any problems on the trip. Okay, once they messed us up a bit (never ask a taxi driver a place to sleep, unless they give you a lot of confidence) but nothing bad ever happened in our travels in Peru. It is also true that generally we went together, which is not the same as going alone, but the normal thing is not to have bad experiences in traveling to Peru.
 
In short, is Peru a safe country for trips in its interior rich in wealth and archeology? If you are a national or foreign tourist, you are cautious during your travels in Peru, do not overdo it, move where you have to move and let yourself be advised by the locals, yes. And if in addition to this you follow the typical basic tips of not leaving valuables in hotels and hostels; avoid carrying too much money on your trips to Peru; always have your belongings controlled; watch your pockets, bags and bags and not walk at night where they do not call you, even more. What is certain is that if you are planning to travel to Peru in the near future, security should never be a reason not to do so.