Being in Peru, I decided to also visit the Amazon. It is not typical to see the 2nd largest river here, mainly as everyone is connecting Brazil with the Amazon, but also Peru has a part of the Amazon. I decided to stay at a lodge and do day trips rather than go camping while …
Getting used to the altitude is recommended before heading on the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. The best place for that is Cusco, located at an altitude of 3,400 meters. Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of the Inca Empire. It is known for its stunning Inca architecture, cobbled streets, and vibrant culture. So I decided to take three nights at Cusco before walking the Inca trail, and damn: that height kicked me 🙂
Even after some weeks now, I am still not 100% sure if I would have done walking the Inca Trail with knowing what I will experience. It was beautiful (and more beautiful than Machu Picchu itself) but also suffering, pain, sweat, and sleepless or short nights. But please, make your own picture!
What? Does it never rain in Lima? A city close to the ocean? Or is it just a phrase? Let’s take the statement as a cliffhanger that you read the whole article 🙂
Before heading to Cusco for the ultimate Inka Experience, I had four days in Lima, the capital of Peru. And I am amazed. In regards to big cities, that is the (so far) most beautiful I have seen on my world trip. It is clean, it is green, the people are friendly, you always feel safe, the food is good, and and and…