Lugares de interés (POIs) del Mapa
2: DAY 1 - GETTING IN!
Take an afternoon flight to Lima that arrives late in the evening and sleep at the airport until the early morning flight to Cusco.
Más sobre DAY 1 - GETTING IN!4: DAY 2 - CHECK IN AND ACCLIMATE!
You'll arrive in Cusco in the morning, taxi to your hotel, and then spend the day acclimating (drinking Mate De Coca!) to 11,200 ft.
Más sobre DAY 2 - CHECK IN AND ACCLIMATE!9: Plaza De Armas
Main square in town with a beautiful fountain and views of the main cathedrals.
Más sobre Plaza De Armas11: Catedral
Go in for a tour and see the Peruvian version of the Last Supper.
Más sobre Catedral14: Pacha Papa
An easygoing quinta serving Andean standards in a courtyard setting across from the church in San Blas, perfect for lunch.
Más sobre Pacha Papa15: San Blas
Cool artsy neighborhood! Just walk around this entire area checking out local artists, restaurants, vendors, and views of Cusco below.
Más sobre San Blas17: Inka Grill
Great spot for dinner! Excellent food and service! If you're nervous about cuy, this should be the place you first try it!
After dinner, check out any of the cool bars around the plaza for some pisco sours!
Más sobre Inka Grill 18: DAY 4 - DAY TRIP TO PISAC!
Arrange for a taxi to take you to Pisac Market (Sunday!) where you can find some fantastic souvenirs and great views of the Andes!
Más sobre DAY 4 - DAY TRIP TO PISAC!19: Pisac Mercado
Great shopping and prices! Don't forget to politely bargain! Also, be careful of counterfeit money!!! I was given fake bills as change when I was there; check you change against the bills you bring!
Más sobre Pisac Mercado20: Pisac Ruins
Fantastic hiking around some really nicely preserved ruins in a beautiful Andes setting; you can't ask for any more than that!
Más sobre Pisac Ruins21: DAY 5 - HEAD TO AGUAS CALIENTES!
Today you head towards Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Take a taxi to the Poroy train station and take a fantastic train ride across some beautiful Andes countryside.
Más sobre DAY 5 - HEAD TO AGUAS CALIENTES!22: Peru Rail
Take the 08:25 hs Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes. The trip is complete with amazing views, a comfortable cabin, and a tasty lunch! 4-hour trip
http://www.perurail.com/en/
Más sobre Peru Rail25: Putucusi Trailhead
Awesome and challenging trail that leads to amazing views of Machu Picchu across the valley! You should be in decent shape and not afraid of climbing ladders to do this trail; seriously...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putucusi
Más sobre Putucusi Trailhead28: DAY 6 - SUNRISE AT MACHU PICCHU!
This is it, what you've been waiting for....get your ass up early so you can catch the 5:30AM bus to catch the sunrise at Machu Picchu! Then spend the rest of the day hiking and trying to take it all in...
Más sobre DAY 6 - SUNRISE AT MACHU PICCHU!29: Bus to Machu Picchu!
Buses start leaving at 5:30AM to take people up to Machu Picchu for sunrise; there will be a line so get there earlier! If you can, buy your ticket the day before. ~$26 USD
Más sobre Bus to Machu Picchu!30: The Watchman's Hut
THE best view of Machu Picchu! Head here as soon as you arrive and capture your version of the infamous sunrise photo!
Más sobre The Watchman's Hut31: Huayna Picchu Trail
Great hike for fantastic views of the ruins! This is not Disney; this hike clings to the cliffs and is a bit hair-raising at times. Make sure you're not feeling vertigo from altitude sickness before trying this hike! Other than that, you MUST do it!
Más sobre Huayna Picchu Trail43: Bar Cordano
Amazing jamon del pais sandwiches & chilcano de pisco (soda, pisco & lemon)!
Más sobre Bar Cordano44: Convento De San Francisco
Beautiful church with pigeons everywhere! Go inside down to the catacombs to see where tens of thousands have been laid to rest in an aesthetic arrangement.
Más sobre Convento De San Francisco50: Restaurant Sonia
THE place to experience Peruvian cebiche! Sonia is a chef and her husband is a fisherman. Everything is freshly caught and delicious! It may seem off the beaten path, but it is worth it.
http://restaurantsonia.com/
Más sobre Restaurant Sonia51: Walking tour of Barranco
Beautiful area for strolling! Tons of artists and little cafes & restaurants! Don't forget the Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs).
Más sobre Walking tour of Barranco54: DAY 10 - RELAX & DEPART!
Have a leisurely breakfast and check out any places you might have missed before taking a taxi to the airport and flying home!
Más sobre DAY 10 - RELAX & DEPART!