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From Lima to the Amazon: An Epic Journey through Peru and Bolivia

Alice Medolago

Alice Medolago

28 Dec 2023

Embark on a 27-day adventure through Lima, Paracas, Arequipa, Puno, La Paz, Cusco, and Puerto Maldonado. Discover ancient ruins, vibrant markets, and breathtaking landscapes. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Peru and Bolivia. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Day 1Lima's Hidden Gems - Exploring Parks and Plazas
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$0

Park of the Exposition
Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
13 - 20 min

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El Campo de Marte
Sizable urban park with a stadium, skate park & monuments, plus lawns, a pool & sports facilities.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
Day 2Lima's Magic Water Circuit and Historic Center
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$8

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$ 3

Magic Water Circuit of the Reserve Park
Picturesque neighborhood park known for its fountains & evening laser light shows off the water.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$8
12 - 15 min

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Lima Main Square
Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 3Discovering Lima's History and Wildlife
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$16

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$ 3

Plaza San Martín
Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
23 - 28 min

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Parque de las Leyendas
This zoo features animals from around the world, plus a botanical garden, museum & ancient ruins.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$16

Budget breakdown: $406 In total

Activities & Food:$399
Transport:$7

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Day 1Lima's Hidden Gems - Exploring Parks and Plazas
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$35

San Pedro Central Market
Bustling covered market with stalls for produce, meat, clothing, souvenirs, snacks & fresh juices.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
9 - 14 min

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Twelve Angled Stone
Placed in the wall of a once-Incan palace, this legendary stone is said to hold up the structure.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$10
Day 2Lima's Magic Water Circuit and Historic Center
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$25

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$ 2

Chocolate Museum
Museum offering chocolate-making workshops along with guided tours, tastings & a cafe.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$25
2 - 3 min

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Cuzco Main Square
Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Tupac Amaru Square
Paved square with an equestrian statue of a late-Incan monarch, hosting a weekend craft market.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 3Discovering Lima's History and Wildlife
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$75

Saqsaywaman
Inca complex surrounded by walls that were made by fitting stones tightly together without mortar.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$75
Day 4Paracas - Unveiling the Mysteries of the Sea
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$100

Cusco Cathedral
Built during the 16th & 17th centuries, this grand cathedral is filled with colonial paintings.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$50
7 - 10 min

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Qorikancha
Inca ruins of a prominent 15th-century temple that once had walls & floors covered in pure gold.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
Day 5Arequipa's Colonial Charm and Majestic Volcanoes
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$75

Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex
Ruins of the fort that defended the Inca Empire, overlooking the Cusco valley & Tambomachay.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$25
9 - 14 min

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Tambomachay
This Inca site with canals, waterfalls & aqueducts is thought to have been built to worship water.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
Day 6Puno - Lake Titicaca's Cultural Treasures
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$65

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$ 2

Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzmán
Spanish church & convent built on top of & with materials from the sacred Inca temple Qorikancha.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$40
15 - 18 min

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Q'enco Archaeological Complex
Ancient megalithic site with the remains of an Incan temple & tunnels carved from rock.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25

Budget breakdown: $406 In total

Activities & Food:$399
Transport:$7

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