Cusco, Peru

Elevation, baby!

The day began after a 21 hour bus ride from Lima, Peru. I could have flown from San Diego to Japan faster thn I could have taken a bus from Lima to Cusco. When I stepped off the bus in Cusco we had climbed from sea level at Lima to around 10,000 feet in elevation. I hailed a cab and had him...

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kipmaddog on September 18, 2009 from Cusco, Peru

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fly to cusco

Meet friends in Cusco

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wherearesteveandlisa on August 2, 2009 from Cusco, Peru

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Machu Picchu

I met up with mom n' pops here in Cusco. Not easy though. And Jamshade got here too, after surviving the shadiest cab ride I've ever heard of. Yup, we were all here together for my birthday. Mom n' pops treated us boys to dinner, so I chose an Italian restaurant fully expecting the Peruvian...

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ryanmyers on March 18, 2009 from Cusco, Peru

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my7continents on October 28, 2008 from Cusco, Peru

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The Inca Trail - Machu Picchu

Day One: Met the rest of our group and our guides and porters for the trip. The first day trekking was relatively easy going so we could all adjust to the high altitude. Whilst we walked steadily with plenty of breaks, our group of porters put us to shame as they carried 160 pounds of weight on...

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billyandsophie on June 5, 2008 from Cusco, Peru

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The town of Cusco is divided into two parts, the central area at the bottom of the valley and the higher area which includes the ruins of Sacsayhuaman (or Sexy Woman as the locals call it). Visited the ruins of the Sacred Valley. Ollantaytambo was particularly impressive with it's huge...

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billyandsophie on June 2, 2008 from Cusco, Peru

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Still in Cusco

Second day in Cusco before the big day tomorrow. There will be no news the next 4 to 5 days because i will be on the inca trail (camino del inca) with the highlight: Machu Pichu. You can follow my theoretical progression in this trek using the following...

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thetourist on October 24, 2007 from Cusco, Peru

from the travel blog: No news, Good news! in Peru & Argentina

3400

After a short flight, finally arrived in Cusco. You may wonder the title but Cusco is 3400 meter high. Still didn`t try the coca leaves tea but that may happen quite soon. The day was just for resting and visiting the main city and in the evening trying some typical peruvian food. Don`t ask me...

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thetourist on October 23, 2007 from Cusco, Peru

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Inca Trail Trek - Day 2

The day was off to a fine start when Solay brought hot chocolate to us in our tent. With a full belly of pancakes and porridge we set off uphill for 500m to the infamous ´Dead Woman´s pass´at 4215m. The push uphill from our camp was challenging but we made it in about 45 mins. It was rather...

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chrishoorweg on September 13, 2007 from Cusco, Peru

from the travel blog: and one last trip before we come home.........?

Inca Trail Trek - Day 1

An early morning pick up of 4am - but hey we didn´t mind as we were so excited. Drove through the Sacred Valley and had breakfast at Ollantaytambo - pancakes and eggs, yummy! Back into the bus for another 40 mins arriving at the Trail Head - KM 82 at 2750m. A quick group snap, stamps in the...

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chrishoorweg on September 12, 2007 from Cusco, Peru

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