"2 Weeks in Peru" Peru by windsorgirl

Peru Travel Guide: 7,634 reviews and 20,264 photos

My visit to Peru was part of a 6 week trip to South America. I had already spent 2 weeks in the Galapagos Islands and then 2 weeks on mainland Ecuador. In Peru, I flew into Lima and then directly to Cusco. I spent 10 days here, including 4 days hiking the Inca Trail. Then I took a long bus to Puno and spent 2 days visiting the islands of Lake Titicaca.

Window View from Winay Wayna

Of course, the highlight of any trip to Peru must be the amazing Inca ruins. I suggest using a guide, they will impart a wealth of knowledge regarding the Inca people and their history in the area.

Last visit to Peru: May 1999
Intro Updated Dec 28, 2003
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Taquile Island Things to Do (15)

Another stop on the Lake Titicaca circuit is Taquile Island. There are lovely walks here to some pre-Incan terraces and... more travel advice

Amantani Island and Lake Titicaca - Peru

Amantani Island Things to Do (15)

If you take a boat trip on Lake Titicaca, you will probably stop at Amantani Island. My tour included an overnight "home... more travel advice

Lake Titicaca Things to Do (15)

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Pisac Agricultural Terraces Things to Do (15)

From atop the Pisac Ruins, you will have a great view of the agricultural terraces that Pisac is known for as well as... more travel advice

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pepples46 May 25, 2006 at 10:59 PM

awesome pic you caught of Machu Picchu. thanx for rekindling my fond memories
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Bangkokjoe Mar 11, 2006 at 2:47 AM

Very helpful tips. Thanks, Ian
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Bwana_Brown Feb 19, 2005 at 7:24 AM

Wow Kathy, you really experienced the Andes up close with your Inca Trail walk!! Great photos of your Cusco adventures. I really liked the stone wall construction at Sacsayhuaman and also very interesting tip on the reed islands!!
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Maria_75 Dec 19, 2004 at 12:23 AM

What a wonderful page! Machu Picchu has been a dream of mine for years, and walking the Inca trail seems like a great way of getting there! Maria.
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Alphons Dec 8, 2004 at 3:31 AM

Great page, Peru is one of my next travel destinations, i wil go there maybe next year, greetings Alphons...
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kentishgirl Sep 24, 2004 at 4:25 PM

Fantastic! I really want to see South America....walking the Inca Trail will def be high on the list there! Thanks Again ! Ali xx
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LoriPori Sep 11, 2004 at 4:46 AM

Hi Kathy: Awesome pages on Peru and Ecuador. Great tips and information. Hans and I will definitely go there some day. Hugs. Lori.
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tpangelinan Jul 29, 2004 at 7:31 PM

Wonderful page on Peru! Fantastic photos and very helpful information and history. Sounds like a great trip you had! :o)
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AcornMan May 7, 2004 at 5:36 PM

Great tips from your visit to Peru. I'd love to visit someday and your travel page has been very helpful.
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pili Dec 27, 2003 at 7:33 AM

Beautiful start! Great pictures! I´ll be waiting for more. Greetings from Argentina.-