Trip Report
Trip Report
PERU - MAGIC AND CULTURE IN THE SAME COUNTRY
In my short description, I can say that Peru is the most cultural country with the best food that you can find in South America as well as fantastic landscapes
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Peru7 days / September 2018
Highs & Lows
Do not miss "San Pedro Market", that's something you will really appreciate
Cuzco is very cold but the sun burns a lot if you are under it for a long time
Itinerary Overview
The first place I visited when I arrived in Peru was Arequipa which is a huge city with long streets and very nice food, the hostel I stayed in was very comfy and the people there was very helpful to help me find the places I was looking for.
My next destination was Cuzco which is a little bit colder but I got sunburned a couple of times when I was walking around, so it was a weird combination that made my trip more interesting.
And the last place I visited in Peru was "Máncora" which is a fantastic beach very close to the border with Ecuador where I could flow with the vibe of the locals because for some reason the people there are more relaxed which is necessary after visiting cities like Cuzco or and Arequipa.
Q & A
What would you have changed?
I would have stayed less in Mancora because I like beaches but not for too long
Anything go wrong during the trip?
We almost missed the flight because the fell asleep, but luckily we got to the airport on time
How was the food?
It depends on what you like to eat but there are a lot of seafood restaurants in Mancora
What tips would you give a friend?
try to always travel with as less luggage as you can to avoid paying to much money
Packing tips?
just what is necessary
Transportation Tips?
buses are cheap in Peru but if you take your time to search for a flight with Viva Air or in sky scanner sometimes you can pay the same as the bus.
Any surprises?
the warmth of the people
Booking details?
a tip that I can give is to join the backpackers' Facebook groups because sometimes they can give you very useful tips before you start traveling
Lodging
I stayed at Selina's hostel which is a chain of hostels around the world, and as I've mentioned before I always use booking for all my reservations because it's easier to find good prices
My stay was at the hostel "Black sheep hostel Cuzco" and I can say that it is the most beautiful hostel I've been to because they have the concept of nature very clear, everything is clear and the good vibe is in the whole environment!
I stayed in "Big fish" Hostel which is located around 1 and a half kilometers away from the city center and It is also very close to the beach!, it was comfy and I paid around US$15 per night, is not different than the regular hostel.
