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The boleto turístico (tourist ticket) in Cuzco, Perú allows entrance to multiple ruins and also to the Cuzco Cultural Art Center where there is a nightly traditional dance performance. Here is some video I took from that performance.
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Subjects: Tourism (Places), Video

General Thoughts on Perú

• Perú is a paradise for those, like myself, who are interested in archaeological sites. Of course, it’s most famous for Machu Picchu, but there are SO many more archaeological sites to visit besides MP and I encourage you to do so.
• Use iPerú, found in many tourist locations. It is a great source of unbiased information, including bus routes and schedules,

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Subjects: Featured, Photos, Tourism (Places), Travel Guides

Alternative Treks
For months I had been planning to do one of the alternative treks to Machu Picchu, having mostly decided on the Salkantay Trek after reading great reviews of it and hearing equally good first-person accounts as well. Of course, being a backpacker, plans change. Arriving in Cuzco in the low season I started looking for an agency to use for the trek. What I … [ Read more ]

Subjects: Photos, Tourism (Places), Travel Guides