Planning a trip to Peru to visit Machu Picchu takes a lot of legwork. It requires careful coordination of planes, trains, and automobiles. I have traveled all around the world, and this was logistically the most challenging journey to navigate. Luckily for you, I have done the heavy lifting that you can now benefit from. In fact, I rescheduled this trip three times over, so I really spent DOZENS of hours, working out all the details.
KEY TIPS SUMMARY
LIMA
BALLESTA ISLANDS
HUACACHINA
CUSCO
MACHU PICCHU
LOGISTICS REVIEW
LODGING SUMMARY
FOOD AND DRINK SUMMARY
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Any trip to Machu Picchu will probably take you through Lima's International Airport, and I recommend taking advantage of this opportunity to spend a few days in the capital city. It is very easy, and affordable, to get around on foot, by bike, or via Uber. See Biking Lima for all the highlights.
Key Things to Note about Staying in Peru:
- It can be difficult to find a hotel that will house 2 adults and 2 kids in one room. An apartment rental may be your best bet. Though, even two hotel rooms is still pretty reasonable.
- In Lima, We found Casa Azul on Booking.com The kids had a room with bunk beds, and we had a separate room with a queen bed. The location, close to the Malecon was ideal. The router was missing from our room the first night, but once it was put in, we had free WIFI and Netflix on the TV.
- Many places will arrange pick up from the airport, and some even for free. The airports can be pretty chaotic, so I recommend taking advantage of these offers.
- You will want to install WhatsApp on your phone to communicate with the drivers.
- If you get hot water in the shower, enjoy it while it lasts - which will not be long at all.
- Most places will ask that you do not put toilet paper in the toilet under ANY condition. I did not love this, but we learned the hard way how important it was.
- Due to proximity to the equator, environmental pollution, and the altitude in some cities, the UV radiation levels are extremely high. Wear a powerful sunscreen at all times!
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Lima is also a mere day trip away from some other cool sights in Peru. While we seldom take tours, we couldn't resist Peru Hop's one day tour to the Ballesta Islands and Huacachina - nor should you! This was unexpectedly one of our favorite parts of our entire trip. A shuttle bus picked us up from our apartment rental at 5:30am. Without anyone to contact that early, we were a little nervous that they would find us, but they arrived right on time.
The shuttle bus then took us to meet a larger group with a motor coach (with a bathroom onboard), and our incredible tour guide.
Once we boarded the motor coach, we quickly reclined our seats and went back to bed. About 4 hours later we arrived in the port town of Paracas. We had a little time to grab some coffee and use the restroom before boarding our speed boat to the Ballestas.
The kids loved the spray in their faces as the boat glided over the sea. Seasick prone need not worry. Amazingly, we did not feel any motion.
We made a quick stop at The Chandelier, or Candelabro de Paracas, a prehistoric geoglyph carved into a seaside hill-face. The design is thought to exist since 200 B.C. It is cut two feet into the desert sand. It's unknown purpose and inexplicable sustainability has led to a variety of myths regarding its origins, including even theories of aliens!
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From The Chandelier, you can glimpse the silhouette of the Ballesta Islands in the distance. The Ballesta Islands are popularly known as "the poor man's Galapagos." It is a set of three environmentally protected islands that play host to a diverse collection of birds and marine animals, observable only by boat.
As we grew closer to our destination, swarms of Peruvian Pelicans and Kelpn Gulls flew overhead, escorting us to the island shores.
We were then greeted by an entourage of Humboldt Penguins. They came down to the tip of the rocks in their grand tuxedos. From here we also saw sea spiders, and hundreds of Guanays. We then spotted the heads of sea lions bobbing around our boat. We followed them around the corner to a beach completely covered in South American Sea Lions and Fur Seals. I could have watched the sea lion pups playing at the water's edge, and listened to the giant, maned, males bellowing, all day long. Sadly, this was only half of our day and we needed to move on. Some seals chased our boat as we began to sail away. We weren't lucky enough to spot any dolphins or whales, but its been known to happen.
We returned to Paracas for a delicious lunch at Restaurant Paracas (optional), and a little shopping.
Fun Fact: There are no sharks in the sea of Paracas.
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After lunch, we boarded our bus for the 1 hour 15 minute drive to Huacachina. Our adventure had only just begun. Huacachina is the only natural desert oasis in South America. The little town along a palm tree lined blue lagoon, lies within the driest desert in the world, surrounded by huge sand dunes. Our tour with Peru Hop included sand-boarding on the dunes.
We were also given the option to rent skis in the town. There are a couple of shops where you can do this. Ski/boot rentals were only $10. They very quickly fit our boots and adjusted the ski bindings. We met up with the rest of our group and then trekked to where our dune buggies were parked. It was just as much a struggle to carry our equipment up a small dune, as it is in the snow. We were relieved to pass the equipment to our driver to secure in the buggy. And then WE WERE OFF!
It was a scene out of Mad Max Fury Road. A dozen dune buggies racing over the dunes. Jumps, hairpin turns, steep drops, the constant fear of flipping over at any minute, made this the greatest roller coaster ride any of us had ever been on. It was insanely fun! My son rode in the front seat, my daughter at my side, but I could not see either of their faces. I screamed out, "Are you laughing or crying?" I couldn't tell. They answered, "Laughing - this is awesome!" I should mention the safety restraints were pretty loose, but we put our faith in our drivers' expertise. For better or worse, we tend to throw caution to the wind when on an adventure like this.
They took us to the summit of the highest dune around and parked. This is where we were able to get out and put on our skis. It's a little tricky to get ski boots on in the sand, but even our kids were able to manage it. The sand is slower than snow, so you want to point your skis down as much as possible. It was brilliant! The other option (included with the tour) was to go down like a rocket on your stomach on a sand-board. No chairlifts in the middle of the desert, so if you want to go again, you must climb back up, or you can climb to the next, smaller, dune and ski/sand-board that run.
After a short time on the "slopes", we got back into our dune buggies, and braced ourselves for the mad dash to watch the sunset from a perfect viewpoint. It was nothing less than magical.
We survived yet another high-octane sprint back to the oasis, picked up some food to-go for the ride home, and boarded our bus. Another four hours later, close to midnight, we were dropped back off at our apartment. Our trip to Peru had only just begun, and we already had the adventure of a lifetime. Check out Peru Hop for all their tours. They offer unique Hop On - Hop Off tours of the entire country.
Tips: 1) Wear sunglasses on the dune buggy. 2) No one will tell you to bring a buff, to cover your nose and mouth, (probably to help the dozens of street vendors who sell them), but you will definitely need one. We were there during Covid, so we already had those with us at all times. 3) If you plan to ski, wear long socks! The boot rentals are pretty warn and can dig into your shins. 4) Bring cash for tipping. 5) The tour guide will take everyone's food order in advance for lunch, but also place a dinner order at the meeting point in Huacachina (a hotel), before the dune buggy ride. You can pick it up before boarding the bus for the long ride home.
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Believe it or not, after that exhilarating day, we woke up early again the next morning to fly to Cusco. Afterall, we had not yet made it to our ultimate destination - Machu Picchu.
We booked one-way domestic flights using Expedia to get the cheapest tickets. It cost about $200 roundtrip/person. We flew from Lima to Cusco on LATAM Airlines, with our return flight on Air Peru.
Tips: Weight allowances on domestic flights are a lot less than international, therefore either pack light for the entire trip, leave some things in Lima if possible, or as we do, lighten your load along the way. We pack clothes that we plan to get rid of, shed them as we go, and we avoid buying souvenirs until the end of our trip.
In Cusco, we stayed at the Casa Cavassa Centro. They picked us up from the airport. We booked the apartment with terrace. It was a great location in the historic district, and we had a great view from our terrace. We booked it under the impression we would have a queen bed in each of the two rooms. Instead, we had a queen and twin in one room and a twin in the other. We went with it, but would have preferred the former configuration. There is a sitting area with floor to ceiling windows which was really nice. It was also great to have a fridge to stock with water and other food from the local grocery store.
After dropping off our bags, we began to explore the city. The city of Cusco is over 11,000 feet above sea level and you immediately feel the breathlessness, headache, and fatigue from the high altitude. It is advisable to drink a lot of water, take it easy on your first day, and be aware of your sun exposure.
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Cusco was once the capital of the Incan empire and it is here that you can learn the most about the Inca civilization and the architecture that you will witness at Machu Picchu. We spent our first day simply walking around and getting our bearings. We had lunch and a couple of Pisco Sours at Sepia and then meandered our way past Cusco Cathedral and Qorikancha, to the Plaza de Armas. Here you can really appreciate the city's beautiful architecture and mountainous backdrop. You'll also find dozens of street vendors selling hand-paintings and alpaca sweaters at very good prices.
The highlight of the day and possibly our whole visit to Cusco was the alpaca experience we stumbled upon within the courtyard of the Benemerita Sociedad de Artesanos del Cusco. All around Cusco you will see "alpaca ladies" dressed in traditional costumes carrying or walking baby alpacas around. You may take a quick picture with them for a fee. However, in this quiet courtyard we had five alpaca all to ourselves for an hour, and no one was rushing us out either. We were able to feed them, brush them, and take as many pictures as we wanted. The organization, Proyecto de Animales Inteligentes (P.A.I.), is trying to grow awareness about how smart these ultra-soft animals are. They were trained to kiss us, and take our hats off our heads. We were given a ton of information about their nature and origins. My son who has been obsessed with alpaca fleece since a young age was really into it. We tipped them before we left, but we were never even asked to.
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Despite my own advice above, we overdid it on our first day when we decided to hike up to the artists quarter of San Blas. San Blas is a really cool neighborhood with narrow, cobblestone paths, and great views, but it is an entirely uphill climb. Take the ancient Hathunrumiyoc road and you will find yourself enveloped by large Incan stones on either side. If you see a group of tourists huddled in for a picture, chances are they have found the famous 12-angled stone - a perfect example of the Incan engineering genius. On the way back down, we stopped at Nuna for a fantastic dinner.
Fun Fact: The potato actually originated in Peru. In fact, Peru is home to over 3,000 different varieties.
Nuna is a great place to taste some of them. They even have a dish that features a sample from a garden of 480 varieties. Every artistic and colorful dish we had was delicious. We even dared to try the alpaca meat!
DAY 2
The next day, my son was sick as a dog! We DO NOT attribute it to our meal at all. I don't know if he had ever been so sick before. We believe it was the altitude and it was scary. I made a note to myself for all future travel to know exactly where the nearest hospital is and how we would get there in the middle of the night. Fortunately, we didn't get to that point, but we came awfully close. My husband and I took turns staying back at the hotel with him while the other continued touring the city with our daughter. We were so grateful to have the terrace to sit out on while our son slept.
Tips: In addition to hydrating and taking it easy, the local stores are full of Coca products, including candy. Coca leaves help combat the effects of altitude sickness and the locals consume it regularly. However, do not attempt to bring the leaves home with you as they do contain a minuscule amount of cocaine and are illegal in the US.
While it was my husband's turn to sight-see with our daughter, they toured the Cathedral and the Museo Inka where they actually learned a lot about Machu Picchu. We switched off in the afternoon.
Fortunately my daughter already knew her way around pretty well, so she was my guide. We spent most of our time shopping and then decided to hunt down the Mercado San Blas for a late lunch. Despite the glowing reviews we had read, we were disappointed in what we found. There were not a lot of food options, and seating was extremely cramped. It was more of a farmer's market than the food court we expected. We grabbed a couple of smoothies and left.
We switched off yet again so my husband could take our daughter to dinner. They had an amazing dinner at Inkazuela where they sat in a Juliet balcony and ate traditional dishes from clay bowls. I can vouch for the ceviche they brought back for me.
That evening my son began to recover and by morning we decided to try stepping outside with him.
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Day 3
We stopped nearby at a very cute pastry shop called La Valeriana for an inexpensive cafe/croissant breakfast combo. Then we took it very slow as we continued across the Plaza de Armas to tour Qorikancha. Qorikancha is the ruins of an ancient Inca temple. Outside the temple, tour guides offer their services for a negotiable fee. We found the tour guide to be immensely helpful, (as not much is written in English), and the site to be quite fascinating. It is definitely worth visiting.
After the tour, we walked back to San Blas to have lunch at Limbus Restobar. While you need to come here for the incredible view alone, fortunately, the presentation of their food and cocktails is also something to be admired. And they taste as good as they look! Check out their beef skewers (Brochetas de Lomo) or ceviche served in a giant conch shell.
After lunch, we visited Saqsaywaman (pronounced Sexy Woman which my kids got a real kick out of) and the Rodadero Slides. We took an Uber since it was yet another steep climb. Saqsaywaman is an ancient citadel overlooking the city of Cusco. Across from the citadel remains is a hill of smooth rock with grooves that form natural slides. In fact, it is well documented that adults and children have been sliding down the Rodadero for centuries.
Key Things to Note about Visiting Saqsaywaman:
- For about $40 you can buy a Full Tourist Ticket that will get you into sixteen different tourist attractions in and around Cusco.
- The Full Tourist Ticket does not include the Cusco Cathedral, the Museo Inka, or Qorikancha.
- It does include Saqsaywaman.
- There is no individual ticket for Saqsaywaman.
- However, a Partial Tourist Ticket that includes four different tourist attractions also includes Saqsaywaman and costs only ~$25.
- If you go to Saqsaywaman with the intention of buying either tourist ticket to enter, BRING CASH!
- You can find horseback riding tours around Saqsaywaman, and other sites, online and can book in advance, however, there are also guides outside the sites that will offer you tours on horseback for much less. Again, cash only!
We hiked back down to Plaza de San Blas stopping to enjoy the spectacular view along the way. We had dinner in the beautiful courtyard of Pachapapa with a view of the large clay oven. Yet another winner! It was so good. I'm not sure I've ever been on a trip before without having one bad meal.
It is worth mentioning that our original plan for our last day in Cusco was to have gone to the Rainbow Mountain, however, my son's sickness aside, none of us felt we were acclimated enough. Rainbow Mountain is a mountain that, until four years ago, was covered in snow. As the snow melted, (due to global warming), a painting of 14 different mineral colors were revealed. The Rainbow Mountain is at 17,000 feet above sea level (more than half the altitude of Everest.) It takes about 2-3 hours to hike up. From all I have read it is strenuous. My recommendation would be to give yourself at least three full days to acclimate before attempting it, else chance ruining the rest of your trip. While, there are plenty of outfits from which you can purchase a tour in advance, once again we found there were dozens of agencies in Cusco that were selling tours for much cheaper, and then you can see how you feel at the time. Again I read that there are horses for hire along the trek if you do tire out, but I cannot confirm that.
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At last! With the help of our apartment host we arranged to be picked up the next morning at 4am to go to the Cusco train station to begin our journey to Machu Picchu. To get from Cusco to Machu Picchu you have two rail lines to choose from. We chose Perurail for the timing. We bought our tickets many months in advance on the Vistadome Observatory Train, which at the time had a promotional price that was less than the standard Expedition train. It cost about $75 each way. Children under 12 were about 40% off. From January 1st to April 30th the transportation is bi-modal meaning a bus takes you two hours from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and then you board a train for the remaining two hours. Be sure to board a bus that has a bathroom. We slept most of the bus trip. I did wake up a couple of times to witness the splendor of the Sacred Valley as the sun peeked over the mountains like a golden fan.
When we got to Ollantaytambo we had some time to get breakfast sandwiches and coffee before boarding the train. The Vistadome Observatory train has windows that stretch from your seat across the car ceiling so everyone gets a panoramic view. The scenery along the way is amazing, from wild rapids to snow peaked mountains, wild orchids, Incan villages, water falls and more. You really get to feel a part of the surroundings. If you can't hike the Inca Trail, this was a great substitute.
The seats recline and you have a nice table for enjoying the included snacks and hot herbal tea/water. At specific intervals, each car's passengers are invited to the observatory car. The observatory car is a train caboose with floor to ceiling windows, and you can even stand in the open air. On the inside of the sofa-lined caboose/observatory car cultural dances are performed and the crowd is invited to join in song and dance. It becomes an absolute party. On the return trip there is also a fashion show of alpaca apparel, (available for purchase), within the aisles of the passenger cars.
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The train takes you to Aguas Calientes. Day trippers will then immediately head to buses to take them the rest of the way to the archaeological site. However since we were spending the night, we checked into our hotel. The Inti Punku Machupicchu Hotel & Suites was in a great location, was very clean, and friendly. (Breakfast was included, and though we had to depart the next morning before restaurant hours, they packed very generous to-go bags for us.)
After dropping off our stuff, we had breakfast in town, and then went to the buses. Tickets for the buses must be purchased in advance for the specific day but not time. Buses travel up the mountain approximately every 10 minutes beginning at 5:30am and ending at 3:30pm each day. (Buses head back down the mountain between 6am and 5:30pm.) Round-trip tickets were about $15. Though the lines for these buses can look very long, they move very quickly as there are so many of them.
The 30 minute ride is not for the faint of heart. Switchback after switchback turns on a road, certainly built for one way traffic, must now accommodate large buses going in both directions. When you arrive at the site, you can't really see it. You must check in with your tickets and passport. When planning this whole trip, your Machu Picchu tickets should be purchased before anything else. In an attempt to preserve the site, tourist access is restricted and limited tickets sell out quickly.
There are circuits you must travel in around the site. Your standard ticket, ($76 adult/$56 child), gets you access to Circuits 1 & 2 and you can not veer off of them. Upon my husband's recommendation we started on Circuit 1 which takes you to the highest platforms and terraces. When we arrived, the morning fog was just beginning to lift. By the time we got to the terraces above the Watchman's Hut, we got the picture-perfect postcard view we came all that way to see. It was stunning! It was also a Friday, and not at all crowded. After some time for contemplation, we began to explore. While tour guides were for hire at the entrance, we opted out because my son suffered a setback, and we needed to move at our own pace. However, there is little to no signage along the circuits, so if you want to understand what you are looking at, be sure to follow along in a book, on your phone, or hire a guide.
I've seen many of the Seven Wonders of the World, and Machu Picchu is certainly deserving of this designation. I was so impressed by the sheer size of it. The construction mysteries, the irrigation system, and the sustainability are mind-blowing. It baffles me how anyhow could see it all in one day.
We completed the two circuits and took the bus back down to Aguas Calientes.
Aquas Calientes was not the tourist trap I had imagined. It was quite pretty, quiet, and laidback. We had dinner along the river and went to bed early.
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We had tickets for first thing the next morning to head back to the site and climb the adjacent Huayna Picchu for the incredible iconic views. This is a separate ticket ($97 adult/$67 child.) There are a three different mountain hikes you can attach to the archaeological site visit. These tickets are even more limited and you must choose an entry window at the time of booking. Huayna Picchu is known to be the hardest of the three mountains to climb.
While my son had recuperated, he did not attempt the climb. Therefore I stuck with him while my husband and daughter went. It took them 45 minutes to get up the mountain. They were the first of the day to climb, so they had the summit to themselves, however, the fog was fairly thick. It had just started to lift as they headed down to relieve me. It took them 30 minutes to get down. It is not as treacherous as it can be made out to be. It depends on the kid, but I think kids younger than mine (14 and 12) could certainly handle it. It is more rigorous than it is scary.
My daughter decided to keep me company and climb it a second time! The distance between steps is more than your standard staircase. You often must use your hands to keep your balance, and there are ropes in some places. The hardest part is of course, the "death stairs", but despite how it may look, you are never really at risk of falling off the side of the mountain. Fortunately, you do not come down those stairs on the return.
It took me an hour to reach the summit. However the fog had completely lifted and it was worth the climb. We couldn't linger as long due to increased climbers, but we had plenty of time and personal space to take it all in. As you head back down, you do need to squeeze through a small cave. Now that the sun was fully out, the climb down was hotter. Make sure you have water. It took me another hour to get down the mountain.
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Included in the ticket for climbing Huayna Picchu is Circuit 4. Circuit 4 visits the popular Temple of the Condor. However, note, access to some of the more popular temples and monuments can be limited to specific time windows also, and you must keep moving in one direction. By the time we came down the mountain and began Circuit 4, the site was packed. Nothing like what we experienced the day before. This was a Saturday. After completing the circuit, we reconnected with my husband and son at the snack bar, had lunch, and left.
Key Things to Note about Visiting Machu Picchu:
- There is absolutely no shade. Bring sunscreen, hats, and water.
- It is at a lower altitude than Cusco, so you may even feel a little energy boost if you come from Cusco.
- You need money to use the bathrooms.
- The only bathrooms are located outside the entrance, and once you exit there is absolutely no chance of getting back into the site.
Tips: While it is popular to make Machu Picchu a day-trip, I think we were smart to hedge our bets and plan for two days. This improves your chances of having good weather/fog lifting, avoid crowds, and complete multiple circuits. In our case, it also gave our son a chance to recover enough to really appreciate the grandeur that Machu Picchu is.
When we got back to Aguas Calientes, we had some drinks, picked up our luggage, and took the 4pm bi-model Vistadome Observatory Train back to Cusco and arrived after 9pm. We booked a different hotel for that last night in Cusco. La Morada Suites picked us up from the train station and took us to our hotel in San Blas. I highly recommend this property. Not only did we have separate rooms, but separate floors. The proprietor was really nice too. We got a little take out around the corner which we brought back to the suite to enjoy. The hotel arranged for our car in the morning to take us to the airport and had to-go breakfasts waiting for us.
We flew back to Lima, and took an Uber to our hotel. We spent our last night in Peru in a junior suite at the Hilton Lima Miraflores. We chose this hotel because at the time they were administering the Covid test required to fly back to the US. But it was pretty luxurious! We had breakfast on our departure day at Mangos at Larocomar, and then flew home.
Ten days felt like a world-wind. If I were to do it again, I'd spend one more day in Lima doing just more of what we had done, and one more day in Cusco to be able to hike The Rainbow Mountain.
It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip we will cherish forever and I am so glad we did it with our kids because it is not something you can do anytime, and it might not be somewhere they would ever get to otherwise, (particularly with ever-changing restrictions.) Our adventure made up for the two years of potential travel we missed during the pandemic.
- General Peru Visiting Tips:
- Check out Peru Hop for all their tours.
- Keep in mind weight allowances on domestic flights are a lot less than on international flights.
- Coca leaves/products help combat the effects of altitude sickness.
- Stay hydrated.
- Wear a powerful sunscreen at all times!
- General Lodging Tips:
- It can be difficult to find a hotel that will house 2 adults and 2 kids in one room. An apartment rental may be your best bet.
- Take advantage of places that offer to arrange pick up from the airport.
- You will want to install WhatsApp on your phone to communicate with the drivers.
- Hot water is limited when showering.
- Most places will ask that you do not put toilet paper in the toilet under ANY condition.
- Huacachina Tips:
- Wear sunglasses on the dune buggy.
- Wear a buff to cover your nose and mouth on the dune buggy.
- If you plan to ski, wear long socks!
- Bring cash for tipping.
- Place an advance dinner order at the hotel meeting point in Huacachina, before the dune buggy ride.
- Cusco Tips:
- Give yourself at least three days to acclimate to the altitude before exerting yourself.
- Saqsaywaman Tips:
- There is no individual ticket for Saqsaywaman.
- A Partial Tourist Ticket that includes four different tourist attractions also includes Saqsaywaman and costs on $25.
- If you go to Saqsaywaman with the intention of buying a tourist ticket to enter, BRING CASH!
- You can find horseback riding tours around Saqsaywaman, and other sites, online and can book in advance, however, there are also guides outside the sites that will offer you tours on horseback for much less. Again, cash only!
- Machu Picchu:
- There is absolutely no shade. Bring sunscreen, hats, and water.
- It is at a lower altitude than Cusco, so you may even feel a little energy boost if you come from Cusco.
- You need money to use the bathrooms.
- The only bathrooms are located outside the entrance, and once you exit there is absolutely no chance of getting back into the site.
- While it is popular to make Machu Picchu a day-trip, consider spending two days at the site/mountains.
- When planning this whole trip, your Machu Picchu tickets should be purchased before anything else. In an attempt to preserve the site, tourist access is restricted and limited tickets sell out quickly. Estimate $76-$95/person/day
- Then purchase your airline tickets, both international and domestic. Estimate $800/$200 or $1,000 total per person.
- Book your train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes on either Perurail or Incarail. Estimate $150/person roundtrip.
- Book a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Book your buses from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu citadel. Estimate $15/person/day.
- Book all other lodging.
- Book all other tours of interest.
- Reserve bike in Lima.
- Arrange airport/train station pick-ups/drop-offs with lodging.
- Make restaurant reservations where needed, i.e. Mangos at Larocomar
Lima:
- Casa Azul - Location, close to the Malecon is ideal.
- Hilton Lima Miraflores - Luxurious.
Cusco:
- Casa Cavassa Centro - Apartment with terrace.
- La Morada Suites - Not only did we have separate bedrooms, but separate floors. Breakfast included.
Aguas Calientes:
- Inti Punku Machupicchu Hotel & Suites - Great location, very clean, and friendly. Breakfast included.
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Peruvian Specialties
Drinks:
Desserts:
*Popular with my kids
Restaurant Recommendations
Lima:
BuenaVista Cafe, Beso Frances, Cosme, Siete Sopas, Restaurant Javier, Sibaris, Mangos, Tanta, Churros San Francisco S.A.C., El Chinito.
Cusco:
Sepia, Nuna, Inkazuela, La Valeriana, Limbus Restobar, Pachapapa
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