I want to go to Peru where are the tourist attraction where to go and where are the popular places like?

Question

pyramid and how much is a dollar in Peru what is worth what could you buy for a dollar and is it expensive over in Peru food gas and the cost of living

Answer 1

Machupicchu definitely not to miss!... I also recommend go to the north coast of Peru, beautiful beaches, and if you like surfing is the way to go!

Answer 2

Go to Lima, the capital of Peru or go to that volcano. oh and it is way cheaper than here in usa and also the gas is same as here

Answer 3

Manchu Picchu.

Answer 4

Peru is very diverse, i recommend that you should visit Lima , Nazca, Arequipa,Cusco and if you like rain forest trips go to Puerto Maldonado. If you are interested in shopping stay in Lima in the disctrict of Miraflores and go to Larco Mar, it is next to the beach and it has shopping centers, disco, nice restaurants, movie rooms and cofee bars. But if you want to know the interesting past of Peru go to the museum of Larco Herrera (at pueblo libre disctrict) to see artifacts of ancient civilzations, you can also take advantage  visiting the archeologycal museum in the same district and after the  Golden museum and weapons which  is very nice.

After take a bus toward Nazca (some buses stop frequently and sometimes are assaulted-choose the right ones)and from there flight and watch the enygmatic Nazca lines (Choose the right planes-last time french people chose the wrong ones and they had a terrible accident).

Then go to Arequipa, it is very well known as the  white city and from there you can take a tour to Colca canyon to see the condors if you are interested in wild life.

Now Cusco is next, for sure you can not miss Machupicchu,  sacsaywaman, the incas history, its ancient streets and ancestral traditions if you want to see more details and a budget travel to these aforementioned places visit www.southamericamyjourney.com where you can find fair prices and flexible trips.

Answer 5

When I went I stayed in Iquitos (spelling?).

Answer 6

CHECK THIS  OFICIAL SITE   www.peru.info

then u can choose  what u want :)

cost of living  its  cheap (for  foreigner people)  specially from europe or usa.   ,  and  d epend where u want  stay  too.

anyway,,  ask any friend  who visited  peru,, better :)

suerte:)

Answer 7

Hello, I've not long returned from 21 days in glorious Peru. I did a GAP tour which I highly recommend for single travelers especially. You might have to share a room with same gender but it beats paying a single supplement. The tours are affordable and there are numerous options that cover all the major and not so common tourist attractions.

It really does depend on where your interests are. I did the Absolute Peru tour. It covered the essence of Peru from Lima to the desert, to the highlands and down to the Amazon. The only part I detested was the Uros Islands which is a total exploit of travelers but you should see it all the same aside from the tourist angle the islands themselves are amazing. I recommend visiting Amantani Island and staying with a family overnight if possible.

Coporaquenear is a slice of heaven off the beaten track near the town of Chivay on the cusp of the Colca Canyon. There is a lovely hotel there and you can walk the local mountains with its Incan tombs and Spanish ruins but the views are spectacular.

I walked the Lares Trek which is a tough journey. It snowed overnight on our last night which was quite spectacular the next morning.

Wildlife is a bit illusive in Tambopata, Amazon but you can see many things from a distance with the exception of the Capabarra's who are unafraid of humans and a delight to see close up. The guides will find for you Taranchula and Cayman to view on the organised jungle walks.

For more wildlife go to Paracas and take an early morning boat ride to the Ballestas Islands. You will be spoilt for bird and sealife in great abundance.

It's hard to go past the opportunity to see the Nazca lines. It's an unpleasant 30 minute flight due to the heavy banking of the little planes so I would recommend flying on an empty stomach. It's a bit pricey but a once in a lifetime chance. Also vist the tombs of the Nazca Indians. The museum has a well preserved mummy if you like that kind of thing.

We saw 14 Condor when we visited the Condor Crossing.

Altitude affects everyone and 10 days were at altitude which can take some adjusting. If you're not very mobile then you might prefer a less intrepid tour operator.

Puno is the best place to buy souvenirs though I think Chivay was a bit cheaper. Be careful with the claims on "Genuine Alpaca Wool" as often the product is acrylic or a blend with synthetic. Mostly Peruvians are honest but be prepared to barter. Always relate what it would cost you back home because often you might find you are quibbling over a pathetic amount. Cuzco is very expensive but walk outside of the tourist area and find the artisan markets, you will find prices much better. Food is generally cheap. Quality varies greatly. Water I found safe to drink in Lima and Cuzco but nowhere else. Arequipa is a lovely city too.

You'll enjoy Peru. It's a lot safer than it is given credit for. The main cities have a strong Police presence and the Police are helpful. Take care as you would in any major city in the world, especially around bus stations and at night.

Regards RogerG

Answer 8

don't  forget ayacucho

Answer 9

I would so go to Machu Pichu and see the Nazca Lines,

but I believe they are remote and semi-inaccessable.

Lima and Cuzco are the major cities with the shopping deals and fancy hotels.

Inkaterra is the fancies thing Ive seen near

http://www.inkaterra.com/en/machu-picchu

what sights did you want to see?

Answer 10

Don't stay too long in Lima, there is not much to do there when compared to the rest of Peru. It is also not very safe these days. Try Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, and Nazca. These sites are adventurous, have historical importance and are accommodating to tourists, especially when it comes to prices. They also make for great photo opps.

Answer 11

Like a peruvian girls I can tell you that my country have a lot of amazing places: Machupicchu (Cuzco), Cañon del colca (Arequipa), Kuelap, Choquequirao (Machupicchu`s sister)etc, etc, But the best place in my country is Machupicchu.

Answer 12

also u can  visit  CARAL,,    north of Lima :)

look:

http://www.caralperu.gob.pe/principal_in...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caral

suerte :)

Answer 13

The top places are : Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Nazca, Trujillo, and Iquitos.

They are all wonderful for different reasons.  Most people, at the very least go and see Cusco and Machu Piccu.  After that, Nazca  (and the Nazca lines).  You land in Lima, so that is a given.

I was not a huge fan of Lima, but there is quite a bit of interesting stuff to see and do there.  To me it was either too hot or in the winter, cold and damp.

The dollar in Peru is ever changing.  When I last went (Oct.07) it was worth 2.97 soles.  It has probably changed, I am sure.

The cost of living is less than here in the US, but it depends on where you want to live.  Everything in Lima is more expensive, but in some of the smaller towns, it is much cheaper.

Most meals cost between 3-5 soles, which is pretty cheap, unless you get something fancy.

Answer 14

cheap enough but stay in lima and with ur tour group out of lima due to freedom fighter kidnapping

Answer 15

Peru is an interesting country at least in part because it's such a varied country.  It's a lot larger and more difficult to navigate than most people imagine when they look at it on a map.

Peru has a lengthy Pacific coastline.  It also features the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Rainforest, and a genuine dessert.

I don't know how long you're staying in Peru, but imagining you've all the time and money in the world, my suggested itinerary would include:

- Lima: you'll probably be flying in and out of it, so you might as well stay and see the city.  There's some nice shopping in Lima.

- Iquitos: for the rainforest experience.  Go fishing for piranha and spot exotic birds.

- Cusco: life in the Andes.  Most people visit just because it's a jumping off point to get to Machu Picchu, but it's an ancient Incan city with cool ruins and equally cool modern bars and clubs.  You can take daytrips to local markets and picturesque scenes.

- Puno: Jumping off point to Lake Titicaca, famous for being the highest elevated non-frozen lake in the world.  You can book tours to visit cool manmade islands in the Lake.  You can also stay overnight on an island with native hosts, if you're not too picky about indoor plumbing!

Arequipa: Beautiful Spanish colonial era city.  It's also a gateway to the Colca Canyons, from which you witness can real-life condors flying in the wild.

Nazca: You can fly over the Nazca lines and see these cool animal shapes viewable only by from the air that the ancient Incans made for reasons that modern archeologists still don't quite understand.

When I was in Peru last summer, 1 dollar was worth 3 soles.  You'll find food and accommodations very affordable.  Transportation will likely be your biggest expense as the Andes Mountains makes travel by land impossible or just highly impractical and you will probably fly more frequently than on most other trips.

The cost of gas won't matter.  You Do Not Want To Drive In Peru.  The roads are not well-maintained and drivers follow the general policy of Big Vehicle gets the right-of-way.  It can also be dangerous due to frequent strikes in which transportation is interrupted by folks throwing boulders into the road.