I’m also in Lima until the end if feb if anyone wants to meetup

well if anyone is up for a beer/pisco tomorrow in the evening, let me know

What is a picso?? 😂 I have been TO Pisco 🤣✌️

I don't think I found a good wine here 😅 pisco sour is a cocktail, so bars only or you can make it at home. It's made of pisco - about 40% strong alcohol that you can buy in almost any supermarket - ice, egg white and jarabe de goma (that's something like simple syrup)

No neither have I 😂✌️

Hey 👋 I will be in Lima 3 weeks in mid Feb/March, and plan to go to Machu Picchu. Probably the best option is to fly to Cusco and then find a transport there? Any tips before I book tickets? I saw some people take guides, but not sure if this is a necessary thing, can I do it just myself? What route do you recommend? I saw on the website that there are 3 - Panoramico, Clasico, Raleza. Thanks 🙏

you're planning to go only for a weekend? Fly to Cusco, book a train (it goes from Ollantaytambo and usually there's a ticket bundle with a bus that takes you from Cusco to Ollantaytambo). About MP routes - I think it changed recently but just think about if you wanna go to one of the mountains there (Huayana - better views, more fun or Montana - higher, also nice). Previously route number 2 was the most iconic one, but not sure how it is called now. Oh and I recommend going in the morning, 6am - less people

Agreed,if you only have 3 weeks you better go to other places,lima is boring as fuck
Go to paracas from lima ofc which is a must,other than that ,nothing special lol

Thanks guys!

agree, Lima is the least interesting place in Peru

Me planning my first trip to Lima reading this chat 👁️👄👁️

Haha

I recommend Cusco or Arequipa as a base. Much more things to do, there are Selinas in both places so good internet. Lima is just another big city with some nice districts

I wish the weather would be the biggest problem in Lima

What’s biggest problem in ur opinion?

- bad city design/management
- air/noise pollution

and not much things todo and everything is far away. There's just desert close to Lima

I have similar thoughts too

you don't use “well-run” and “latam” in one sentence 😅

Anything else?

I am just back from a 5d group trip - Salkantay plus Machu Picchu (Shorter Trips possible). Can highly recommend :)

I went with a group via MachuPicchureservations .com which is budget (280usd) but good. If you wanna do it alone, take a bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and from there a train to Aguascalientes.

Don’t forget to organize tickets for Machu Picchu. There is an official office in Cusco.

Circuit 2 (mostly sold out) is best where you see the most, Circuit 1 is smaller on the upper terrace only. Good for the perfect picture. Rest is not recommended.

It’s around 3000 steps up, quite exhausting but doable 😎 there are also buses taking you up.

Awesome! Thanks!

During our 5d trip, Yes! If you are lucky it won’t rain for 1-2 days. Would definitely bring a rain poncho as our guide said “just in case” with a big smile. the rain is thick and nasty 😆. Ponchos are available literally everywhere. Also get mosquito spray and thank me later :) They are nastier than the rain, mucho importante!!

Also try to get there as early as possible. We woke up at 4am to be there on the top at 6am, still reasonably quiet. We went back at 10am and the amount of people queuing was insane - in rainy season! 🤣

Is there another way to arrive to Machu Pichu from Lima?

you go to Machu Pichu only through Cusco

Damn 😞 okay, thanks

Is a guide worth to have? I wonder if I can go myself only.

Direct Bus or flight from Lima to Cusco, then book a seperate trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu

also if they guide is quechuas (Incas) then can explain everything in details, because for them its very important place

Ok thanks 🙏

why 3 days in Aquas Caliente?

it's just a stop to Machu Picchu

ah got it, just to mentally prepare to wake up at 4-5 am 😄

Ollantaytambo would be a better spot to stay those extra days IMO. It's an awesome base for hiking.

but how do you get from Ollantaytambo to MP before 6 AM?

I always stayed one night in AC. Woke up at 4am and walked up there. Check also airbnb, I usually found something there just few days in advanced. After MP, you can relax in hot springs and go back. One day is enough there

guudzhic Sounds good, almost how I did! Just the 3 days in Aguas Calientes are overkill, boring and not needed since you are already acclimatized
from Cusco. 1 night to get up and ready early is fine.

Walk from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, if you are not very very weak, you can do it!
Takes 20mins to the stairs and then 3k stairs up as a challenge ;) max 1h. Guides make it in 35mins.

Can’t recommend an accommodation, everything we had was ok but budget. Would check booking.

Open Questions:
1) if possible, why not book one-way and continue the journey south side vs back to Lima?

I stayed at Selina and loved it. Great WiFi. A bit overpriced but so chill.

I can walk, just was worried about my things like computer etc. If I book one day, I need to leave them somewhere (probably will book a hotel) and then afternoon somehow get back to Cusco. Thanks!

Fair. I am also traveling with computer. Hotels usually take care of your luggage. They are used to that. For our 5d trip, almost all my friends kept their luggage at the hotel in Cusco they went before the trip.

Is the tap water in Lima safe to drink? Anybody know?

no

What about with a basic carbon filter? Or is it too toxic?

maybe i dont know

Hey, whats the best district to stay in Lima if I come there for the first time and want to get know the city (walking preferably)

There is regular transportation with mini vans. Our friend landed and got one within 2 hours. Seems to be easy

Miraflores. Close to ocean, lot of nomads/expats and safe. You can walk around or walk on Arequipa street to center.

Thanks 🙏

Hello everyone!! I would like to go to Paracas. Do you guys recommend?

How long do you want to stay there? I would go in the weekend and work from Ica if you have to (there are some coworkings and cafes you can work from) or come back to Lima

Thank you for the recommendation. I was planning to stay there during the week while working (enjoy the beach after work) and then do activities on Friday and go to Huacachina on the weekend.

I’ll be going in two weeks

Ahhh shame. I’m eventually going this coming week. I’ll let you know about the internet connection 😊

Wow looks cool

Hey, just arrived to Lima, any place where nomads are gathering? Like a coffee shop, co working etc?

barely any nomads in lima

NAIA ex Selina in Miraflores!

Yes , send me a private message ill send you a link

Hello guys, anyone worked in Mancora?