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10 Day Peru Itinerary: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, & the Amazon
Peru is an extraordinary travel destination. With this Peru itinerary, you can visit the historic city of Cusco, tour several small towns in the Andes Mountains, walk on the famous Inca trail, spen...
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Trekking in the Amazon Rainforest
Tim and I spent one day trekking in the Amazon rainforest, first on the ground, and later in the treetops. Our first trek started with a 5 am wake up call and then a twenty minute boat ride upriver...
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An Introduction to the Amazon Rainforest
Tim and I ended our trip to Peru in the Amazon rainforest. This would end up being quite the experience and would take us out of our comfort zone. I was now wearing a giant, hot, plaster cast on my...
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Mountain Biking, a Broken Hand, and a Trip to a Peruvian Clinic
Tim and I went mountain biking through the sacred valley of Peru in 2012 with a company called “Gravity Peru.” We met up with our guide, Chet, in Ollantaytambo. Tim and I packed up all of our bag...
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Rock Climbing and Zip Lining in Peru
Tim and I spent the day rock climbing and zip lining with Natura Vive in the Urabamba river valley of Peru. This was one of our favorite activities during our trip to Peru. Jorge and Alfredo picked...
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Magical and Mystical Machu Picchu
Following our day hiking the Inca Trail, Tim and I spent one day exploring Machu Picchu. We spent the night in the town of Aguas Calientes, located in the river valley a half an hour away from Mach...
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Hiking to Machu Picchu Along the Inca Trail
There are several ways to get to Machu Picchu. For people short on time or for those with no desire to hike their way to the Sun Gate there is the option of arriving in Aguas Calientes by train a...
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The Sacred Valley of Peru in Pictures
Tim and I spent three days touring the Sacred Valley of Peru. This area is filled with historical Incan sites, stunning landscapes, quaint villages, and colorful, friendly people. Here are some of ...
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Shopping at the Market in Pisac
The town of Pisac, Peru is famous for its Sunday market. This is when many Peruvians do their shopping for fruit, veggies, and meat, but it is also a huge draw for tourists. Tim and I wandered thro...
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