Monthly Archive:: January 2012

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Cusco and Surrounding Areas, Readers Review

  Cusco is a beautiful city, and if you arrive by plane your first glimpse of it will be the high mountains surrounding the wide valley floor with Cusco nestled in between. My trip from the airport to the centre of

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Readers Review

I had booked my place on the Inca Trail well in advance and had chosen to go with SAS travel. On arrival in Cusco I visited their office to confirm that I would like a porter to carry my bag for

Arequipa, Monastery de Santa Catalina and Mama Juanita, Readers Review

I only had one day in Arequipa, The White city, and decided to visit some Museums. Arequipa’s main square, Plaza de Armas, has beautiful white colonial buildings, is bustling with life and colour, and feels much brighter and fresher than the

Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada Jarvis, Lima Airport Peru, Readers Review

I have stayed at the Costa del Sol Ramada Jarvis hotel twice now, and as an independent female traveller travelling alone, it is of great comfort to know that it is directly opposite the airport arrivals exit. It was suggested that

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, Tambopata National Park Peru, Readers Review

Having decided I wasn’t ready to deal with all the bugs the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest had to offer, I booked my 4 day 3 night stay tour with the more expensive Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, where I was reassured by my Peru

Cusco Tourist Attractions – Korikancha Full Review

When the Spanish Conquistadores invaded in Peru over 500 years ago, Peru changed for ever. Much of the grandeur and splendour of the mighty Inca Empire was destroyed in a matter of months. Inca sites like Machu Picchu and Choquequirao were