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Lima Airport - connections 
I arrive from Sao Paulo at 11:15pm on LAN airlines, and must connect to a Delta flight to the US at 12:30am The airlines claim this is enough time....I …

Border Crossing from Peru to Bolivia 
I am thinking about taking the bus from Puno across the border to Bolivia. What should I expect at the border crossing? Do I need to pay anything on …

How long is the bus ride from Lima to Quito? 
Can someone tell me how long it takes by bus to get from Lima to Ecuador border and then to Guayaquil, then to Quito? Thanks

Vos, vosotros, tu, ustedes in Peru? 
Are vos and vosotros used in Peru commonly? Traveling in Argentina, that is what you hear the most. But someone said that in Peru you can't use those …

Peruvian Cooking Classes in Lima in English? 
I need to find out if their are Peruvian cooking classes in Lima, Peru. Please help. Just post your answer as a comment and I will see it! Thank you …

Are papaya seeds good for expelling parasites? 
We've heard from someone that you should eat papaya seeds every now and then to protect against parasites when traveling in countries such as Peru, and …

Can you identify this strange fish in Peru? 
Lin and I were walking on the beach here in Los Organos, N. Peru looking for sea glass . Not much sea glass but we came across this strange fish. Well, …

How would you describe the typical Peruvian guy? 
Short, all, humorous, serious, sincere, etc? Do they make good husbands?

Who Built Machu Picchu? 
Was Machu Picchu an army fort or a place to hide from enemies or was it a city like others in the Inca Empire? Why is it so famous?

Is it safe to travel in Lima and Machu Picchu, Peru? 
My daughter will be traveling through Lima and to Machu Picchu. Is travel in Peru safe? I don't want to worry about my daughter but I don't have any …

Day Trip to Machu Picchu? 
Is it possible to take a trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco and come back in the same day?

What is the climate in Peru? 
I know the Andes run through the country, but it is also fairly long. Is it tropical in the north and a cold temperate climate in the south, or how does …

What is the difference between an alpaca and a llama? 
Is it just the size?

Peruvian Reputation 
How are Peruvians seen in comparison to other South American countries?

Flush Toilet Paper in Peru? 
I just came across this statement on the internet, "Because of the unsophisticated plumbing in Peru, used toilet paper is not flushed down the toilet but …

Polo In Peru? 
I have always been interested in finding out if polo is played in Peru (I'm sure it must be) and how good it is compared to the other South American countries. …

Where are the best Photo Locations in Peru? 
Hi. Thanks for your great site. I'm a landscape photographer who has always wanted to photograph Peru. If you had 2 weeks in Peru, what would be on your …

Best archeological sites in Peru 
Can you please recommend other amazing sites to put on my "must see" list when I visit Peru next year. Everyone thinks of Machu Picchu first but it …

Medical Tourism in Peru? 
Is it worth getting a ticket to Lima, Peru, for a common operation like a rotator cuff operation? Does anyone know about how much that would cost? Or other …

Food in Checked baggage 
Due to an illness, I am on a very strict diet and would like to bring food of my own in checked baggage for my 14 day visit in July. Does anyone know …

Road to Pucallpa Closed? 3/7/2013 
~ submitted by Jacques in Lima, Peru On March 6, 2013, I heard that the road to Pucallpa was closed due to heavy rains lately (February 2013). …

What's the best mosquito repellant for Peru? 
What's the best mosquito repellant for Peru? Does one repellant work against all varieties of mosquitoes? Since you may be travelling …

Question - Puno, Peru to Desaguadero Bus 
~ Submitted by Roy Edwards - England Where do you get off the Puno - Desaguadero bus to get the mini bus to the border crossing to Copacabana. …

What is the Peruvian School System like? 
Question: I am working on a project for my Spanish class, and I have some questions I need answered. These are for an average school. 1 - Do schools …

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During July my husband and I toured through Peru. 
We hired a car and drove from Cusco to Puno at Lake Titicaca and from there to Arequipa and Chivay. We noticed for many kilometers dogs lying by the …

Multiple border crossings between Peru and Bolivia in the same month? 
Multiple border crossings between Peru and Bolivia in the same month? Hi I plan to travel to SA in November going to Peru/Bolivia/ Colombia or …

how to use old money peru 10000 sol 
i hv 10000 sol how convert in india and where plz give me information

Silver factory in Cusco? 
When we traveled through Cusco, our guide took the group to the silver factory. No one of course thought of writing down the name or address, but now …

Inoculations needed for Machu Picchu? 
Traveling with General Tours in November 2011...what do we need for inoculations please? Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands Hi Judith, …

Unemployment in Peru? 
what city in Peru has the highest unemployment rate now, in 2011? Hi Tricia, There just aren't up-to-date figure on individual cities available, …

Cost of round trip, coach-class ticket 
"HOw much does a round trip, coach-class air ticket cost from my nearest international airport to Peru?" There are a number of factors that affect …

Currency 
What is the best currency to use in Peru? ------------- Hi! That's a good question, especially for those who use something other than US Dollars. …

Glass Fishing Floats in Peru? 
Has anyone ever found glass fishing floats in Peru? They were used extensively before the advent of plastic to support fishing nets and are still used …

African, Blacks in Peru? - Afro-Peruanos? 
I would like to know more about Blacks in Peru. I haven't found much information but have seen an Afro-Peruvian group on the news lately. Do you have any …

Are there any inexpensive hostels in Miraflores, Lima, Peru? 
I want to find out, as we are traveling Lima and must spend a couple of days there early in 2011. I know that Miraflores is a nicer area and wonder about …

Can I purchase a pet in Peru? 
Yes you can purchase pets in Peru, mainly what you would find in a pet shop in your country. However, if you buy a pet that is not a cat or a dog and …

What is the Capital of Peru? 
The capital of Peru is Lima. For more information see the pages on this site on the capital of Peru, Lima , its weather , its food , and more.

What Language does Peru Speak? 
What Language does Peru Speak? Latin American Spanish The official language in Peru is Spanish. The Spanish spoken in all of South and Central America …

Where is the best kitesurfing in Peru? 
My buddies and I are planning on going this fall to see Machu Picchu and maybe get some kiting in.

Hotels in Paita, Northern Peru? 
I'll be there for one night this weekend and then probably some time in the future. I realize that there might not be a lot of choice for hotels in Paita, …

Medical attention in Peru? 
I need knee surgery done and friend said to go to Peru is that a good idea? What is there medical attention in Peru?

How much does it cost to travel in Peru? 
The cost of traveling in Peru depends completely on what you plan to do and when you want to go. The cost of an airline ticket from the USA round trip …

Can I start a business exporting crafts from Peru? 
Yes, you can. However, there is a lot of red tape involved and you, whether foreign or Peruvian, will have to go through a LOT of red tape and may never …

How far is it from the airport in Lima to Miraflores? 
How long does it take to get from the Lima airport to Miraflores? About how much should I pay a taxi? Please help!

Are the any famous women athletes from Peru? 
I know I have heard of some famous women athletes from Peru in the past but can't for the life of me place what sports they were. As I recall, one …

What was the Peru meteor? 
Peru Meteor On Saturday, September 15, 2007, local residents of the Southern Peru, South America, department of Puno reported that a meteorite had …

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May 05, 2013

Don't Lose Your Memory! An External Hard Drive Protects You

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May 04, 2013

The Colca Valley. - May 2013 Peru Photo Contest

~ submitted by Elena Potapova in Samara, Russia The photo was taken on the way to the Colca Canyon. It was one of the last March days, a bright sunny

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May 01, 2013

The hairy caterpillar which has been compared to Donald Trump's toupee

Yahoo! News UKThe creature was spotted in the Amazon by friends Jeff Cremer, 34 and Phil Torres, 27, who run photography tours from Posada Amazonas, a 30 bed rainforest lodge in Peru. Conservation biologist Phil and wildlife photographer Jeff were leading a small ...

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May 01, 2013

Peru's Astrid & Gaston rises to No. 14 on world's best restaurants list

Andina - Agencia Peruana de NoticiasLima, Apr. 29 (ANDINA). Peru's restaurant Astrid & Gaston, owned by celebrated chef Gaston Acurio, was named the 14th best place to eat worldwide on Monday in the giving-ceremony of the prestigious S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants list.

This Peruvian eatery is now the second top-ranked restaurant in South America, behind Brazil’s D.O.M. which is placed sixth.

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Apr 26, 2013

JetBlue Adds its Southernmost Destination: Lima, Peru!

JetBlue Adds its Southernmost Destination: Lima, Peru!

for travel between November 21 and December 19, 2013 (b) -

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

JetBlue Airways JBLU -4.60% today announced new daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, subject to receipt of government operating authority.

Lima will be JetBlue's 81st BlueCity and its fourth destination in South America.

Sale fares for U.S.-originating flights to Lima are available today and until May 3, 2013, at www.jetblue.com/new for as low as $139 one-way from Fort Lauderdale and $199 one-way from the New York Metros and Boston, for travel between November 21 and December 19, 2013.
     
$139.00 From Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) to Lima, Peru (LIM), one-way:

Fare is valid for flights on all days of week excluding Friday and Sunday between 11/21-12/19/13 that are booked by 5/3/13, the earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local. Fare from US only. 14-day advance purchase required. Restrictions apply. 

Apr 15, 2013

Lima - Peru

~ submitted by Inez Rivas, Porto Alegre, Brasil Fiz uma viagem de uma semana a Lima. Me apaixonei pela cidade e pelo povo sempre alegre e hospitaleiro.

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Apr 12, 2013

The Wrangler - May 2012 Peru Photo Contest

By: Manya Kuzemchenko - Brooklyn, NY, USA This photo was taken at the Huillquicasa pass, at 4400 meteres above sea level, Quisuarani (Quishuarani) between

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Mar 17, 2013

PERUVIAN PENDANT

~submitted by Helen Bartkiw THIS WAS GIVEN TO ME BY A TRBAL LEADER BACK IN 1972 WHEN I WAS WORKING WITH THE MISSIONARIES IN THE JUNGLES OF PERU NEAR A

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Mar 13, 2013

Food in Checked baggage

Due to an illness, I am on a very strict diet and would like to bring food of my own in checked baggage for my 14 day visit in July. Does anyone know

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Mar 07, 2013

Road to Pucallpa Closed? 3/7/2013

~ submitted by Jacques in Lima, Peru On March 6, 2013, I heard that the road to Pucallpa was closed due to heavy rains lately (February 2013). Does

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