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  • Shopping

    Tips on shopping

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Peru is one of the top shopping destinations in Latin America, with some of the finest and best-priced crafts anywhere. Its long traditions of textile weaving and colorful markets bursting with tourists have produced a dazzling display of alp... Continue reading »

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    Tips on accommodations

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    The Hotel Scene A wide range of accommodations -- including world-class luxury hotels in modern high-rise buildings and 16th-century monasteries, affordable small hotels in colonial houses, rustic rainforest lodges, and inexpensive budget... Continue reading »

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    Internet access

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Internet Access Away From Home Without Your Own Computer -- In Peru, by far the easiest way to check your e-mail and surf the Web is to drop in at the Internet cabinas (booths) that can be found in virtually every city and even small town.... Continue reading »

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    Tips on dining

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Peruvian cuisine is incredibly varied and accomplished, for many travelers an exciting and delicious surprise. It is among the best and most diverse cuisines found in Latin America and is one of the most important contributors to the wave of... Continue reading »

  • Itinerary

    Suggested itineraries

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Unless you have at least 3 weeks or a month to spend in Peru, you probably won't get to see as much of the country as you'd like. Peru is large, and there are considerable geographic and transportation barriers that make zipping around the co... Continue reading »

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    In one week

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    The Best of Peru in 1 Week: Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley -- Though Peru boasts astounding variety, most people don't have time to experience the range of its offerings (that's what return trips are for!). For first-timers, there's... Continue reading »

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    In two weeks

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    This itinerary will allow you to experience the greatest of southern Peru, from its historic colonial cities to its natural wonders. First on everyone's list, of course, are the lively ancient Inca capital Cusco and that empire's legendary lo... Continue reading »

  • Family

    For families

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Ten Days with the Kids in Peru -- Traveling to Peru with small children will be a challenge; though Peruvians are very family-oriented, transportation difficulties and the rugged appeal of many of Peru's primary attractions may test parents'... Continue reading »

Peru Travel Experiences

Traveler Photos of Peru

Arequipa and the Misti Volcano Machu Picchu Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, in the center of Cuso. View from a restaurant in Arequipa ... that's the town square down below.
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