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Cusco, Peru
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Aguas Calientes, Peru
I wrote about my amazing experience on the shortened Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu and couldn’t recommend it enough. You get a full day on the Inca Trail and a full day exploring the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu. Magical beyond belief, an absolute best thing to do in Peru, and a must on any 10 day Peru itinerary.
And as a reminder, you’ll save $15 booking with Alpaca Expeditions when you answer the question “how did you hear about us”, with “Amanda Wanders”!
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Cusco, Peru
Day five of the 10 day Peru itinerary is hiking a famous rainbow mountain! Rainbow mountains are on many “what to do in Peru” lists, and for good reason. But you usually see Vivicunca – the official “Rainbow Mountain” – being recommended vs. Palccoyo, which is what I did and am recommending. It is definitely the less famous of Peru’s rainbow mountains, but not because it’s any less beautiful. In fact, there are three rainbow mountains found at Palccoyo
, as well as incredible views of other nearby mountain ranges. Also, a forever bonus, is so, so many alpacas and llamas. Always an adorable win!
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Lima, Peru
We took the earliest possible flight from Cusco to Lima in order to spend a full day in Lima before heading up to Huaraz for the rest of our 10 days in Lima. There was no direct way to go from Cusco to Huaraz, and we still needed to see Lima, so it was an easy way to spend a day there and also be in transit between the two cities.
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Huaraz, Peru