Planning a trip to Machu Picchu.
First of all, you have to consider how much time you can stay in Peru. Peru is approximately the size of Alaska, so it’s impracticable to see the whole area just in one visit.
Most travelers to Peru come to visit Machu Picchu - hundreds of thousands annually.
If you’re in a rush, you could fly from Lima to Cusco and go by train to Machu Picchu all in one day – but obviously not the best. To do the tour Lima - Machu Picchu indeed, plan on a 3 nights, 4 days Classic Peru trip.
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Planning a trip to Machu PicchuDecide, what are your can’t-miss destinations? If you can’t miss the Peruvian Amazon, then you have to take that into package. If one of your must-sees is the Inca Trail, make sure to book your trek well in advance to secure your spot on the trail. If you’re a history fan and dream to spend some time exploring the Moche and Sipan archeological sites in northern Peru, then give yourself a few days for that region.
There are 3 main regions of Peru:
The coastal desert: including Lima, Paracas, Ica, Nazca, Trujillo and Chiclayo.
The high Andes mountains: including Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Huaraz, and Cusco.
The Peru Amazon Rainforest: including Manu, Puerto Maldonado, and Iquitos.
Once you’ve puzzled out what you definitely must see, then you can begin to plan your ideal Peru trip.
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Planning a trip to Machu PicchuJourney during the dead season. The occupied season for travelers in Peru is June-August, so if at all possible, book your Peru tours around those times. The rainy season in the cloud forest is from December-February, so if you are planning a trip to Machu Picchu at this time, you should bring a rain jacket. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is closed every February for trail maintenance. So you won’t be able to book the trek that month. Lima is sunniest from December-February, as well as much of the Peruvian coast, so it can be a great time to take Peru trips.
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Planning a trip to Machu PicchuLearn a little Spanish. In contradistinction to other countries in Latin America, many Peruvians don’t speak English. In the tourism industry, many locals do speak English, and all our guides are bilingual, but it will go along way to make you feel more comfortable – and to bring a smile to the locals’ faces – if you practice a little Spanish, such as Buenas Dias (good morning) and puedes aydarme? (can you help me?).
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Planning a trip to Machu PicchuEat in local restaurants. Peruvian cuisine is one of the world’s most up-and-coming styles of cooking. From delicious aji de gallina to the famous ceviche, Peruvian cuisine done right is simply remarkable. In Cusco, browse the restaurants downtown – and if you’re adventurous, you might want to try cuy (fried guinea pig). And make sure to try a Pisco Sour! It’s a strong lime-flavored grape brandy coctail and Peru’s national drink.
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