miércoles, 27 de noviembre de 2013

Inca Trail

43 kilometers of walking by a way built by the incas. The trekking starts at Qorihuayrachina and it lasts 4 days, ending the adventure at Machu Picchu entrance.

One of the main attractions of the route is the network of ancient settlements built by the incas:  Wiñay Wayna y Phuyupatamarca. 

Landscape:


Balance between the nature and the inca's architecture

Route:


Live it to the limit

Peru offers you many destinies for an adventure experience. These are some activities you can do during your stay in Peru.

Biking
  
Buggies

Kitesurf

Paragliding

Puenting

Rafting

Slackline

Surfing


Would you like to try it? Which one do you like the most?

Around Peru


If you are going to travel inside the country, a good way to do it to save money and enjoy the view, it is going by bus. Here, are the best companies: 
 





Enjoy your trip and leave us some comments about how was it

Transport: the walking tourist

First of all, is common that when you arrive to a foreign country, you will probably ask yoursell : How can i move through the cities, towns, streets and roads? How can i do to not get lost?. In order to avoid these feelings of desorientation, you must read the following advices:


Lima

Bus


There are many lines of buses that go through the city each day and with a frequency of 5 minutes between them. The cost is aprox. 1 - 1.50 soles. They increase 50% of the tariff on holidays. We got different lines to different destinies. So, we recommend you to visit this website to select the route that you want to take:

Don´t get loose, dude.

Taxi

Taxis can be very cheap. They don`t use the taximeter, so you can negotiate the price with the driver. We recommend you to call a taxi company. Otherwise, make sure you're taking a taxi which is registered, check that the number plate is painted on the side, and check that the handles and latches are in good condition.

Here we leave some numbers of the principal taxi companies:

Taxi Satelital: +511 3555555
Taxi Remisse: +51991532034 (Available on Whatsapp).

Metropolitano

The metropolitano goes through Lima from south to the north. It goes through twelve neighborhoods. To use this service, you need to get a card from the machines that are located at the stations 


Here, it's the central route. 

For more information about the prices, enter to the website http://www.metropolitano.com.pe/

Metro


It also goes through Lima from south to the north, passing by downtown Lima. 
For more information about the routes and the prices, enter to the official website: http://www.lineauno.pe/index.php


Can't wait for the summer?

If you want to scape from the cold time in Lima, here are some recommendations:

Los órganos - Piura

Pimentel - Chiclayo

Punta Veleros - Piura

Mancora - Piura


Huanchaco - Trujillo

Souvenirs Markets

Some visitors asked where to but souvenirs of our country. So, in respond of this question, we  will give you some advices.

In parade grounds in Cusco, Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo.
Near rivers and resturants in the jungle.
In souvenir markets in Lima (Miraflores, San Miguel).

Send us a comment asking the exactly address and don´t worry. We will give your all the information.

Pisco, dare to try it!

Pisco is the national drink of Peru. Its unique process of production makes it really special. If come to Peru, you must try drinks made with Pisco. There are several options like:

  • Pisco Sour: It is the main drink of Peru. The national day of the Pisco Sour is the first Sunday of February. The best places in Lima to try it are:

Hotel Maury (Downtown Lima)
Hotel Bolivar (Plaza San Martín)
If you want to make your own drink, here is the recipe :
2 oz pisco, 1/2 oz lemon juice, 1 oz simple syrup and 3 or 4 ice cubes. Beat in a shaker and a glass is served. Serve with a few drops of Angostura bitters and a touch of cinnamon powder.

Here are another ways to drink Pisco: