Pictures from peru

weaving the language of the Incas

Easter festival In Juliaca

The beauty of tradition

An Alpaca is sacred to the Incas

Pilgrims having a snack

The King in the iland of the Uros in Lake titicaca

Meditaiton in teh temple of the Sun in Lake Umayo

Lake Umayo

Lake Umayo

Documents to travel to Peru

You need your updated passport. If you are a Canadian citizen you don’t need a visa. Check with Peru consulate if you are coming from another country.

Meals in Cuzco

While in Cuzco there are plenty of local restaurants with vegetarian options. Most restaurants have a tourist menu for 15 soles (around $6 CDN) with everything included. That is the best deal. You can also find local food such as Alpaca steak, as well as American food. 
Depending on where you are staying, breakfast may be included. Downtown Cuzco offers a local market where you can get fruits and snacks from local farmers and artisans.

Currency in Peru

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The currency of Peru is the sol or soles. As of mid-July, one Canadian dollar was valued at $2.59 soles. There are plenty of ATM machines in Cuzco and US dollars are easier to exchange than Canadian dollars. If you bring cash, please make sure the bills are new and not ripped as these will not be accepted in most shops and hotels.

Places to Visit near Cuzco

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Places to Visit and People to Meet

It’s very difficult not to fall in love with Cuzco. There are plenty of tours, sights to see and helpful people ready to give you a hand or directions. Your local hotel probably has connections with local tourist guides who can help you arrange tours and give you information.

One of those day trips will be to Machu Picchu, a popular destination for many tourists.  You need to reserve your tickect 2 month ahead. The trip to Machu Picchu costs $190 USD per person, which includes a return train ticket, a connecting return bus ticket and entrance to the site. 

contact to buy your tren ticket:
Edward Orihuela Torres
DEPARTAMENTO DE VENTAS

Urb. Villa Unión  L - 20 - Huancaro - Cusco - Perú
Cel:     0051-84-984 111114
           0051-84-984 037717
           RPM:  #907784
           NEXTEL:  822*6862
E - Mail:  edward@andesadventureperu.com
E - Mail:  reservas@andesadventureperu.com
Web:      www.andesadventureperu.com  

Where to stay in Cuzco

While in Cuzco, you can choose to stay in traditional low-cost hostels or more deluxe hotels. Here two suggestions:

http://amaruhotels.com/

http://www.encantadaperu.com/en/hotel-cusco

http://www.amaruhostal.com/mallqui/ 
( there prices include transport from the airport.) 

 http://www.hostalmarani.com/

Start by reserving four nights in Cuzco, from October 10-13. That will give us time to acclimatize to the altitude and to do a few day trips. After our days in Cuzco, we’ll start our journey. Accommodations will be determined as we go.

Other places near Cuzco you can stay.
http://www.elmollepisac.com/Portal%20Azul.html

Air tickets and how to get to Cuzco

Your first step is to reserve a flight to Lima, the capital of Peru. Most flights arrive in Lima late in the evening. There are no flights to Cuzco at night, so you need to book an early flight to Cuzco the day after your arrival in Lima. The earliest flight is at six a.m. Be prepared, therefore, to spend the night at the airport in Lima or to rent a room in a nearby hotel.

You need to book a return trip from Lima to Cuzco. The flight between Lima and Cuzco is approximately an hour-and-a-half long, so consider that when you book your international flight home. The Lima airport is quite modern and has many amenities, however you need to arrive at the airport three hours before your international flight departs.