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Peruvian Adventure: Lima to Cusco

Cristina Capel Ostáriz

Cristina Capel Ostáriz

9 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 12-day journey through the vibrant cities of Lima and Cusco. Immerse yourself in the rich history, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and explore ancient marvels. Get ready for an unforgettable Peruvian adventure!

Day 1Chicharrones, Churros, and Lima's Main Square
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$22

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$ 2

El Chalaquito, chicharronería
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
6 - 9 min

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Parque de las Leyendas
This zoo features animals from around the world, plus a botanical garden, museum & ancient ruins.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$8
23 - 28 min

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Lima Main Square
Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Churros San Francisco
En Churros San Francisco Sac tenemos los deliciosos churros tradicionales con el sabor y calidad de siempre.con más de 50 años de tradición peruana sigue brindando a nuestros clientes el sabor de siempre. Churros españoles tradicionales, los mejores de Lima ¡Contáctenos!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$4
9 - 14 min

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Chicharroneria TOBI
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$6

Budget breakdown: $659 In total

Activities & Food:$651
Transport:$8

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Day 1Chicharrones, Churros, and Lima's Main Square
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$44

Senzo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
1 - 2 min

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Museo de Arte Precolombino
Ancient objects from 1250 B.C.–1532 A.D. on display in a 15th-century building with a cafe.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$18
3 - 4 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.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$5
4 - 5 min

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Templo del San Blas
Mid-1500s church featuring an intricate wood pulpit carved in the Spanish Churrigueresque style.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
$8
1 - 2 min

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Pachapapa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$4
1 - 2 min

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Chakruna Native Burgers
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$6
Day 2Day 1: Art, History, and Culinary Delights in Cusco
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$78

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$ 2

Inkafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
63 - 76 min

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Sacred Valley
This riverside area between mountains features ruins of ancient Incan temples & other structures.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$50
61 - 74 min

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La Placita del Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$14
4 - 5 min

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Casagrande Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$4
Day 3Day 2: Sacred Valley Exploration and Coffee Delights
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$61

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$ 1

Peru Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
16 - 23 min

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Q'enco Archaeological Complex
Ancient megalithic site with the remains of an Incan temple & tunnels carved from rock.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
19 - 23 min

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Inka Museum
Folksy collection of Inca art, artifacts & architecture in a modest, old-fashioned environment.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
4 - 6 min

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Basilica Menor de la Merced
Ancient, elaborate Catholic church & monastery with fountains, murals & statuary.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$13
1 - 2 min

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La Valeriana
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$4
1 - 2 min

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La Bondiet
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$4
Day 4Day 3: Archaeological Wonders and Cultural Immersion
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$68

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$ 1

Victor Victoria
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
30 - 45 min

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Saqsaywaman
Inca complex surrounded by walls that were made by fitting stones tightly together without mortar.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
14 - 17 min

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Tupac Amaru Square
Paved square with an equestrian statue of a late-Incan monarch, hosting a weekend craft market.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Karito's Polleria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
4 - 5 min

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Pizzeria Marengo
Somos una importante pizzería ubicada en el distrito de Yanahuara. Ofrecemos la mejor calidad de pizzeria artesanal en horno a leña y buen servicio en todo momento.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Day 5Day 4: Savoring Delicious Cuisine and Historic Sites
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$64

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$ 2

L' Atelier Café-Concept
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$6
25 - 30 min

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Tambomachay
This Inca site with canals, waterfalls & aqueducts is thought to have been built to worship water.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$25
8 - 12 min

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Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex
Ruins of the fort that defended the Inca Empire, overlooking the Cusco valley & Tambomachay.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
18 - 22 min

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Chocolate Museum
Museum offering chocolate-making workshops along with guided tours, tastings & a cafe.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$13
1 - 2 min

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Tinta Restaurante Cultural y Galería de Arte
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$4
1 - 2 min

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Kushka Fe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$4
Day 6Day 5: Cafes, Museums, and Chocolate Delights
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$65

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$ 2

Ayahuasca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$6
14 - 17 min

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Awana Kancha
Hillside farm with alpaca, llama & vicuña on view, plus a shop selling products made from their fur.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$25
39 - 47 min

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Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzmán
Spanish church & convent built on top of & with materials from the sacred Inca temple Qorikancha.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$20
1 - 2 min

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Casa Qorikancha
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$10
1 - 2 min

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Sepia Club Café
Coffee, Peruvian, Veggie, Italian
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$4
Day 7Day 6: Spiritual Experiences and Ancient Ruins
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$75

Alma Bar Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
2 - 3 min

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Qorikancha
Inca ruins of a prominent 15th-century temple that once had walls & floors covered in pure gold.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
6 - 9 min

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Museo Casa Concha
Colonial house turned museum for archaeological finds from Machu Picchu, excavation photos & videos.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
4 - 5 min

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Cuzco Main Square
Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Cappuccino Cusco Cafe
The Best Coffee, Hot Chocolate and more.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$14
2 - 3 min

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Inka Grill
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$12
Day 8Day 7: Bar Hopping, Museums, and Cusco's Main Square
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$53

Hot Ice
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
1 - 2 min

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Museo de Arte Popular
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$13
4 - 6 min

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Museo de Sitio Qorikancha
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
1 - 2 min

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Atiq Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
4 - 5 min

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La Trattoria de Adriano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
Day 9Day 8: Ice Cream Delights and Artistic Treasures
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$75

Café D'Wasi
Somos una asociación de productores dedicada al cultivo de café y la comercialización de nuestros productos procesados.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$6
1 - 2 min

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Regional Historical Museum of Cusco
Incan art & excavated finds, plus colonial paintings & Jesuit sculptures in a former writer's home.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$18
8 - 12 min

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Cusco Cathedral
Built during the 16th & 17th centuries, this grand cathedral is filled with colonial paintings.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
8 - 11 min

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Quinta Restaurant Tres Marias
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$4
1 - 2 min

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Traditional Textile Center of Cusco
Craft center with demonstrations of local weaving traditions, plus colorful textiles for sale.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$13
7 - 10 min

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Cafe Don Esteban & Don Pancho
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10

Budget breakdown: $659 In total

Activities & Food:$651
Transport:$8
Day 1Chicharrones, Churros, and Lima's Main Square
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$14

El Chinito
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
1 - 2 min

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Lima Main Square
Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Plaza San Martín
Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Pasteleria Panad Y Bodega Huerfanos SRL
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$4
9 - 14 min

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Panaderia Las Nazarenas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$6
Day 2Day 1: Art, History, and Culinary Delights in Cusco
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$32

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$ 3

Brasuca - Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
6 - 8 min

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Park of the Exposition
Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Magic Water Circuit of the Reserve Park
Picturesque neighborhood park known for its fountains & evening laser light shows off the water.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$4
5 - 6 min

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La Panera
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$14
12 - 17 min

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Chili's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$4

Budget breakdown: $659 In total

Activities & Food:$651
Transport:$8