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Other than Machu Picchu, what are the coolest things to do in Peru? |
Travel Info We're already going to do the Machu Picchu thing but after that we've got two weeks with no itinerary. Where should we go and what should we do? Travel Tips Where to start? Besides Cuzco, you can go to: - the jungle and visit the Amazonas River and the tribes around it, - the Lake Titicaca in Puno (highest lake in the world), - El Senor de Sipan in Trujillo (equivalent to Egipt), - City of Caral, very close to Lima-the newest and biggest discovery/city in the world of the last 50 years I would say-, - El Carmen in Chincha-Ica, where the peruvian black people keep their ancient traditions, food and of course, music, - Nazca lines - all said above - Beaches in Piura, with the famous and beautiful Mancora, - A BUNCH of museums in Lima, Catacumbas of San Francisco, Lima's Cathedral, Barranco - city of bohemians, - Huaraz and its snow sports, I could really keep going, and going. If you understand some Spanish, go to www.promperu.gob.pe , which is the governments website for tourism. Before I forget....really, if you think of ANY sport, adventure or natural activity, you will be able to do it in Peru. Good luck! Source(s): Peruvian. Other Travel Tips I would think the Nazca Plains would be cool. That's where there are lines in the plain that form pictures when seen from the sky. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nazca_lines... Depends on what you like to do. If you like exploring the history and site-seeing ruins, there's the Nazca sand drawings in the South of Peru. There's also Las Huacas de Luna y Sol in the La Libertad district, just outside the city of Trujillo, though that's far to the North. There's mountain climbing or river rafting, if you're the outdoor adventurous type. If you like big cities, then you may want to take in a few days while in Lima. Granted, I don't care for much of the city, but the Mira Flores section is nice, with some interesting attractions. Larco Mar is a seaside mall built into a cliff. There's also the Museo de Oro, though I forget exactly where that is at in Lima. Since you already plan on going to Machu Picchu, I'm sure you'll be spending some time in Cuzco. Though I haven't been to that area of Peru, I hear that the open air markets are interesting. You're likely to get tired easily that high up in the mountains, though. There is nothing in Peru that is interesting except Machu Picchu !!:) My best advice to you would be to explore. don't do the usual tourist things because when you think of it, most tourists have seen that stuff. Hit the back roads. small, off the beaten path, villages are nice and you will find that the people that live there will be glad to see you. You will also find that it is easier to come across more reasonable deals on art and other souveniers there as well in the smaller towns and villages. Nazca is pretty cool to see on the ground but even better from the air. personally, I never knew aliens were so artistic. have a good trip. good luck!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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