Rainbow Mountain, day trip from Cusco

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Apart from Machu Picchu, there are amazing Andean towns and breathtaking views which you can enjoy in a full day out of Cusco. Especially relevant are the following options that Private Lima Tours with Sara presents here for 4 wonderful day trips from Cusco : 1. PISAC This town is a must to visit. Pisac,in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, was their main area of maize production. Maize was of utmost importance for them since it served to produce “chicha”, an essential beverage in their religious rituals and festivities. What to visit: First of all, an archaeological complex of Inca ruins, from which youRead More →

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Miraflores is the top touristic district in Lima with a strong commercial and cultural movement. Therefore most travelers arriving to Lima visit Miraflores or stay in any of the many hotels ranging from five star hotels to cozy backpack hostels. The neighborhood offers a safe and cosmopolitan atmosphere together with a very busy day and night life. Facing the Pacific Ocean it presents the most beautiful promenade in all South America. Miraflores is also home of some of the best restaurants not only in Peru but all over the world. Last December 2016 Peru was nominated again by the WTA (World Travel Awards) as aRead More →

Faustina Restaurant

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Combine Cusco and Peruvian food and you have the best of Peru. Stroll around the ancient city discovering its wonders and crown your experience with a great lunch or dinner. Private Lima Tours with Sara selected for you the top mid-ranged priced places to eat.  According to this classification, here are the 5 Best Restaurants in Cusco: 1. FAUSTINA Excellent reviews of highly satisfied customers keep quickly rising Faustina to a top position among the 5 Best Restaurants in Cusco. Faustina takes the name of the family´s grandma. This is a gem located less than 100 mts. from the Main Square, although slightly hidden. TheRead More →

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Which is a safe place to stay in Lima Is Lima safe?  First of all, to make your stay safe in Lima it is not recommendable to stay at the Historic Center.  In any case don´t stroll around the area at night. Book your hotel or hostel in Miraflores or Barranco.  In particular, Miraflores is the safest touristic place to stay. There is quite a good amount of Municipal Police officers patrolling the streets and parks. Most streets are monitored with video cameras.  If  for some reason you book a hotel near the airport better don´t walk around. The international airport is located in CallaoRead More →

Main Square Lima

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Most travellers come to Peru attracted by one of the World Wonders, Machu Picchu.  However, no matter what their final destination is, Lima will always be a step whether at the start or at the end of their trip. In order for you to make the most of your time, Private Lima Tours with Sara recommends you the following must things to do in Lima: 3 Must Things To Do In Lima 1 – A VISIT TO THE HISTORIC CENTER The Historic Centre of Lima is one of the 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Peru.  Lima was for almost 300 years the capital ofRead More →

Lima Airport to Miraflores and Barranco

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This intends to be a practical guide for travelers coming to Lima and staying in Miraflores or Barranco.  It´s of utmost importance to know in advance how to transfer safely from Lima airport to Miraflores & Barranco. Lima´s International Airport, Jorge Chávez, ranks since many years among the best airports in South America.  However, it´s located in Callao which is not a very safe area particularly for tourists. Based on our research as for 2017, we  detail here the best transfer options: Airport Express Lima This is the official airport bus service between the airport and Miraflores only. Once you clear your luggage and pass ImmigrationRead More →

Machu Picchu

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Did you know that there exist in Peru 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Today I´m going to focus only on three of them, which constitute some of the most fascinating and intriguing ones all over the world.  1. MACHU PICCHU Not only is Machu Picchu  one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites but it is also one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Rampant vegetation covered this stone citadel  (ca. 1450 AD)  for more than 400 years until 1911. Hiram Bingham, an American explorer, discovered it for the world. The Incas built this amazing sanctuary and fortress at 7972 feet a.s.l. in theRead More →