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Peru Tours from Lima: Alpaca Expeditions

Experience the wonders of Peru with Alpaca Expeditions' peru tours from lima. Our curated trips offer immersive journeys to iconic destinations like Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and the Nazca Lines. Enjoy expertly guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and unforgettable cultural experiences, all starting from the vibrant capital of Lima.

[kindahoping4forever]

I was hoping they were waiting to say something bc they were trying to reschedule but i guess not

Given how tightly scheduled this tour is, not to mention that since the show was cancelled just before start time, the budget for this date was already spent (press and advertisement for the show, flights, hotels, meals, transportation and security for the band and their crew, transportation for the stage and equipment, labor for the stage that was already built, etc), I would imagine that cancellation rather than postponement was the most practical solution.

[cantcompetewhereudontcompare]

Louis' boxscores are out and wow, was I spot on!

In my last post I claimed that he hadn't actually grown his audience from his last tour, as his fans claimed, and that he repeated the same numbers instead.

This is what I said about Argentina:

Louis in Argentina had sold 25,957 tickets in 2023 "while Harry was touring. (Harry sold 123,942 tickets in the same country)." If he even repeated his 25,000 crowd I'd be shocked. But he definitely didn't grow this audience. It was as small as before, at best.

This was his box score for Argentina:

Estadio Vélez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires: 20,318 (72.76%) - $1,490,300

Bahahahha. This is what I said about Brazil:

Harry had three shows in Allianz Parque which had a combined attendance of 137,009. Each show roughly 45/46K. That is a third of that stadium. And Louis did not sell out, there were tickets available in all sections right up until the moment the show started. Louis had one show. You can see the empty seats in multiple videos on Twitter. Meaning, Louis' attendance was at best 15K. That is, once again, the same exact audience he had for his previous tour.

This was his box score for Brazil:

Allianz Parque, São Paulo: 16,406 (77.81%) - $1,299,866

This is what I said about Mexico:

The 70,000 number came from a fan and people just ran with it, particularly multiple Spanish speaking blogs who aren't very reputable. The actual attendance was 32,000. I know there's a source for this but I didn't save it, it was an official Mexican news outlet who spoke with the organizers.

This was his box score for Mexico:

Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City: 31,562 (97.06%) - $2,788,570

Genuinely shocked at my own ability to guesstimate audiences at a glance, but ANYWAY.

His fans are obviously claiming these numbers are fake, or they're just "platinum tickets" ????

Touring Data posts box scores they obtain from Pollstar, which audits concerts and gets information straight from the source. Either the artist's team or the venue. The numbers are 100% official. This is what he sold.

If they hadn't been hellbent on surpassing or matching Harry, and centering this man's life and career around his former (much more famous, much more talented) bandmate, then they'd realize that the fact that he has those audiences is a miracle that should be celebrated.

A person who cannot sing, play instruments, or compose music, refuses to dress up or make any sort of effort, doesn't learn his own lyrics, and has the charisma of a cardboard box, selling 32,000 tickets for a show is ridiculous enough.

Here's the complete list:

Mexico City (Mexico): 31,562 (97.06%) - $2,788,570

Buenos Aires (Argentina): 20,318 (72.76%) - $1,490,300

São Paulo (Brazil): 16,406 (77.81%) - $1,299,866

Guadalajara (Mexico): 12,975 (99.46%) - $1,143,498

Santiago (Chile): 12,979 (50.08%) - $829,243

Querétaro (Mexico): 4,938 (100%) - $480,594

Bogotá (Colombia): 5,576 (69.53%) - $463,305

Curitiba (Brazil): 5,379 (64.07%) - $452,919

Lima (Peru): 5,784 (90.54%) - $425,584

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil): 6,101 (80.30%) - $387,853

Montevideo (Uruguay): 2,882 (73.60%) - $343,658

San José (Costa Rica): 3,314 (48.67%) - $290,948

Panama City (Panama): 1,718 (68.80%) - $174,277

Asunción (Paraguay): 3,025 (65.12%) - $167,174

San Juan (Puerto Rico): 2,046 (38.19%) - $161,370

The percentages are off, of course, because that's the percentage of tickets sold THAT HE PUT OUT ON SALE. Not actual capacity. In actuality, those places are much, much bigger, he just reduced capacity by a bunch and put only parts of the venues on sale, and even then he could only fully sell out ONE show.

Let's look at actual venue capacity of his biggest shows, not going by Wikipedia numbers, because often those numbers are maximum-maximum and to actually achieve that you have to not have a stage or a catwalk or a sound box. I'm going to compare to other concerts in the same venue, where possible!

Mexico City, Mexico - Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez

This one is actually quite hard to find info of. It's a venue used mainly for festivals, such as Arre, Electric Daisy, Vive Latino, etc. I cannot find single concerts here. And it makes sense because Louis' wasn't a single concert, but that vanity project of his that is his "Away From Home" festival. Where it's him as the main act and two or three more random white boy bands, who are often far better than him.

Anyway, attendance to this ground goes from 70,000 to 110,000, so the idea that his 31,562 sold out 97% of tickets is absurd. It's more along the lines of 30% of capacity.

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Estadio Vélez Sarsfield

This one is easy, as I've said before, One Direction performed there in 2014. I presume he chose it as some sort of ego trip?

One Direction sold out two shows at 80,622 making attendance for each 40,311.

To be fair, let's look up other shows! Karol G did two shows in 2024, her attendance for both was 82,818, meaning 41,409 for each.

Bad Bunny did two shows in 2022, his attendance for both was 85,345, meaning 42,672 for each.

So how on earth would 20,318, what Louis sold, represent almost 73%? If we take capacity of this stadium to be 41,000 then he sold less than 50% of the total amount of tickets....

São Paulo, Brazil - Allianz parque

Harry did three shows in this stadium, totalling 137,009 tickets sold, meaning 45,669 per show.

BTS had two shows in this stadium in 2019, totalling 84,728 tickets sold, meaning 42,364 per show.

Ed Sheeran had two shows in this stadium in 2019, totalling 81,156 tickets sold, meaning 40,578 per show.

Paul McCartney had two shows in this stadium in 2019, totalling 90,384 tickets sold, meaning 45,192.

Let's average it and we get about 43,500 for capacity. So how much of that did Louis' 16,406 represent? Was it almost 78%?

No, more along the lines of 37.7%.

I'm entirely too lazy to look up the others, and most of them are rather small and the arenas are quite obscure, so less acts have performed there (honestly, I think it'd be almost impossible to find concrete info for the venues in Costa Rica and Puerto Rico), but I really wanna know what possessed this man to book these venues??

He sold the same amount or more tickets for his first tour, in much smaller venues. It makes no sense at all. Booking those stadiums/big venues is more expensive, security for those venues is more expensive, staging is more expensive, you need more man power to put the stage together and apart, you actually have to either have multiple versions of your stage to fit the different types of venues, or have a too big stage at a small venue or a too small stage at a big venue, the ambiance of the show is worse, the sound of the show is worse.

So WHY? Is it the ego trip to claim he performed there? He can't possibly be that ridiculous. He's almost 33 years old. He's losing money. For a lot of these shows, I'm willing to bet he actually, not figuratively, had a loss in terms of the cost of putting the show together vs the gross of the show itself.

His first tour in Latin America vs his second tour:

Chile:

2023 | 24,063

2024 | 12,979

Paraguay:

2023 | 5,178

2024 | 3,025

Argentina:

2023 | 25,967

2024 | 20,318

Uruguay:

2023 | 6,627

2024 | 2,882 (oof, and this was in the same venue)

Brazil:

Rio 2023 | 12,206

Rio 2024 | 6,101

Sao Paulo 2023 | 15,426

Sao Paulo 2024 | 16,406

Peru:

2023 | 13,950

2024 | 5,784

Colombia:

2023 | 10,825

2024 | 5,576

Costa Rica:

2023 | 7,302

2024 | 3,314

Puerto Rico:

2023 | 3,595

2024 | 2,046

Mexico:

Monterrey 2023 | 6,674

Queretaro 2024 | 4,938

Guadalajara 2023 | 8,004

Guadalajara 2024 | 12,975

Mexico City 2023 | 23,894

Mexico City 2024 | 31,562

I put together Monterrey and Queretaro cause they're both in Mexico and he didn't repeat cities there. He had two extra cities, one in Brazil (Curitiba 5,379 attendance) and one in Panama (1,718 attendance) comparing from his last tour.

Total amount of tickets sold in Latin America in 2023: 163,714

Total amount of tickets sold in Latin America in 2024: 135,003

This is even though the venues were bigger and he visited more cities. But I thought he was doubling, tripling his audiences? LMAO.

His gross was sliiiightly more than in 2023:

2023: 9,240,254

2024: 10,473,240

But any positive difference he may have made was most likely offset by the cost of renting those venues and putting the shows together. Plus, not to mention it has been quite the year of inflation globally.

His own fans need to stop setting him up!

This is the source for the data

I'll be back soon, god willing, to make a comprehensive post about Louis being a high school homophobic bully and his large documented history of homophobia.

[expatesque]

Okay my travel plans are coming together! I'm thinking

August: Olympics in Paris with my family though the 9th, then bop around parts of Europe I haven't seen for two weeks (Amsterdam, maybe Copenhagen?, Germany, Warsaw). Then Aug 24 - 7 Sep...

September: India to Kathmandu through 7th, Bhutan 11th - 22nd. Then 4 days in a hotel in the Nepalese countryside to recover, then Kathmandu to Tokyo.

October: Tokyo for about two weeks, then Korea for one, then Bogota for a few days with 4 days in a hotel in the Colombian jungle to relax.

November: Peru for the first two weeks or so including tour that involves Machu Pichu and some time by the Amazon, followed by a few days in Lima and a few days in Buenos Aires. Then a tour from Buenos Aires to Rio with stops in Uruguay and Iguazu falls in the middle. Then home for December! I'll spend the month back home and pick up work again in Jan.

Obvi the back half of the South America leg needs some work and the Europe bits but I'm excited, it's looking approx on budget even with a break at a Mr and Mrs Smith hotel every month or so. I might go ahead and talk about a sabbatical with work next week...

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[chaletnz]

Lima: Central City Walking Tour

On my walk to PukuPuku cafe I passed through Parque Kennedy and saw all the cat residents snoozing on pieces of cardboard laid on the grass for them. I heard crying above me, there was a tiny kitten up the tree but I couldn't do anything to try and get it down. My coffee was just as good as the one in their Arequipa branch, I sat outside to enjoy it as some businessmen came in for espressos on their way to the office - it reminded me a bit of Italy as they drank them standing there for a few minutes then left. I then went for a pancake breakfast at Piñeiros thinking I had plenty of time but then it took more than 30 minutes to get my food so I had to shovel it down quickly and run around the corner to meet up with the walking tour guide Jorge. Once everyone had joined (around 15 people) Jorge helped us all take the bus network to the central city, we'd all brought exact change as requested. The bus network was actually fantastic. Jorge scared us by saying there's a lot of crime and petty theft on the public transit so watch our belongings closely as we are targets. A large group of tourists though, we drew attention to ourselves and probably even the most hardened criminals didn't want to chance it. The bus had its own central lane in the middle of the highway, with concrete blockades on either side so it wasn't going out into traffic and traffic couldn't enter the bus lane. Because of this layout it was incredibly efficient and faster than all the traffic on the road even with all the stops along the way. I would love to see something like this implemented from Denver to Frisco and Copper Mountain as it would make public transit flow freely despite the frequent highway standstills. Jorge showed us how to use the ticket machine to buy a ticket back and then led us over to La Merced Church in central Lima which would be our starting point. We met up with some more tourists there and began our tour at this Baroque church that was constructed under the Spanish empire, followed by Casa O'Higgins which memorialises Bernardo O'Higgins who played a key role in the independence of Chile from the Spanish empire. We then visited Fotografia Central an old photo studio, and then an old mansion which had unfortunately succumb to humidity and had not been looked after by immigrants who took it over. We stopped in a shady spot where Jorge told us there are 43 districts in Lima home to over 10 million people, the 4th largest city in South America after Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro. He also explained that the main sport in Peru after football is eating and we should not ignore "chifa" which is the Peruvian Chinese food and is very unique cuisine. We then visited the municipal theatre, and St Dominic Church where Jorge explained a few historical terms criollo (meaning born in Latin America) and peninsulares (born in Spain). The criollos were second class citizens during Spanish rule. The origin of the city name Lima came from the Quechua indigenous people calling it "rimac" meaning "noisy river" in their native language but the Spanish hearing "Lima" instead. The last part of the tour was Plaza de Armas, and Jorge pointed out the house of the president because of course he lives in the main square! We took a group photo and gave our tips to Jorge before splitting up. I'd been chatting with a British guy Tom, and British girl Ellie who both happened to be from the same area there was also a guy I can only describe as "Berliner" because he had such an unwashed Berlin resident vibe although I think he was actually Dutch or Danish or something... Ellie was into it so Tom and I took a couple photos of each other in the main square and then I gave him 10 soles for his bus ticket back as he hadn't brought enough money with him. I stayed to explore more on my own though, I love breaking away from the group!

[jsbsam]

When is a Llama not a Llama?

For you regular followers of my twaddle you will remember that MM has had good reason to give me grief over my mistakes regarding national monuments in the past. Who could forget my inability to distinguish between a Temple and a Palace in Bangkok or, even worse, a priceless Japanese Bridge and roadworks in Hoi An in Vietnam. On this occasion I'm happy to report that the cock up is not mine for a change. But more of that later.

Today we visited the old town of Lima with our guide, Mabel - a good Inca name I thought! It turned out that we had her all to ourselves. She said it was because it's early in the season and we were her only bookings. I think that maybe the other 10 had heard that MM was in town. Bad news travels fast over here and, although they apparently have tuk tuks in some areas, we haven't seen hide nor hair of any. Her exploits in India in 2015 have gone down in tuk tuk folklore and have clearly travelled across the globe in the intervening years.

I digress. Mabel arrived bang on 9am and off we went to the old town where we were dropped off next to The Bolivar hotel, a beautiful but decaying building. Everyone who was anyone has stayed here from Kennedy to Mick Jagger. The hotel sits looking over the square that contains a statue in recognition of the Argentinian general (Jose de Saint Martin) who secured Peru independence in 1821. Interestingly, at that time only 10% of Peruvians wanted independence, 90% wanted to stay under Spanish rule! (So Jose was the equivalent to Nicola Sturgeon!). However, the rest of South America wanted Spain out so they united to fight the Spanish and Peruvian armies. Another couple of interesting facts that transpired from looking at the statue. On any statue of a man (or woman) on a horse if the horse has the 2 front legs in the air, then the rider died in battle. If only one leg is lifted (as in this case) the rider did not die in battle. However, if all 4 legs are grounded the the rider was never in a battle. Also, for statues of the virgin Mary, if she has her hands together, then it's before she was a mother, if her arms are open, then she's given birth to Jesus. Fascinating! When you see the photo's you will see a picture of the angel of liberty on the front of the statue of our friend Jose with a tiny Llama on her head. You may wonder why this is. Fortunately for you, I am here to explain as it is quite unusual. Although this is a Peruvian statue, it was commissioned in Spain. In Spanish “Llamas" has several meanings. It can mean Llama the animal, flame or name. So the sculptor was asked to provide a "statue of the angel of liberty with a llamas (name) above". So, when is a llamas not a llamas? Crazy.

It really was an interesting tour and Mabel really knew her history. I would strongly recommend it if you visit Lima.

We also saw the sun for the first time today. Apparently, the Peruvians nickname for Lima is "the donkeys belly" because it's always grey here. However, it hardly ever rains either. They occasionally get drizzle but maybe only 2mm of rain a year.

I'm glad we've spent a couple of days here. It was more interesting than I thought it would be and we've learnt quite a lot.

Tomorrow we fly up to Cuzco and find out how badly we'll suffer from altitude sickness!

[gemwolfz]

the thing i miss most from my trip to japan has got to be the convenience store food/snack selection. onigiri is so easy to eat (not just in terms of convenience, but as in its rice and i love rice) and there was always such a variety of pastries. and there was that cantaloupe flavored frozen dessert (shaped like soft serve ice cream but definitely wasnt ice cream but idk what it was exactly) that i got on a walk that was sooo so stinkin good

i love being middle class enough to go on big trips ive loved every country ive ever been to. peru was so good it was my senior trip so we had a whole local guide and all our meals were paid for and were very high end (and i was forced to try new things because there were only like 2 options per meal) and although it was a very tiring "we are doing so much every day" trip it too was great fun 10/10 everyone i encountered there was lovely (the only negative interaction being with people from one of the other schools in our tour group, which im still fuming about to this day but i digress) and i would love to go again and especially to spend more time in lima.

just to finish flexing all the countries ive been to my first time out of the country was a trip to england and france. both were pretty. my brother got injured and had to get a cast so we got disability priority for a lot of things which i feel scummy for appreciating so much but also god the lines for things were horrible im so glad we got to skip so many. anyway london was quite lovely, paris as well but i think the main reason i would ever return is because we never got to go to the louvre

anyway enough sleepy rambling i need to actually sleep goodbye

[tayownthenight]

It’s been a long time coming, but…

I’m finally seeing Taylor live *closer* to home!!!

For my 15th and 20th birthdays, I got to travel from Lima, Peru 🇵🇪 to Orlando and East Rutherford to see her at the Red and Reputation tours. It was the best experience of my life: traveling such a long way and getting to see my favorite artist live!

As lucky as I have been to do this, I always wished to live that experience with the people closest to me: my friends from school, uni, work, the people from back home I always listened to and talked about Taylor with!!

And the day has finally arrived. I’ll be traveling fron Lima to Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 to experience my first time seeing Taylor in Latin America 🥹. I can’t wait to exchange friendship bracelets, meet people from other Latin American countries, chant OLE OLE OLE’s with the crowd, make stadium waves, and sing and dance to my all time favorite songs.

Thank you @taylorswift for being the best role model teenage me could have asked for. Thank you for being the calm in the storm adult me needs. Thank you for having a song for every thing I live and feel.

See you in 158 days!!! Thank you for coming to Latin America. Te amo 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶.

[2wards-travelling]

Well into our Peru roadtrip. Currently getting ready for an overnight bus journey to Arequipa. we started with a whistle stop tour of Lima City centre, before heading to the coastal town of Paracas. Yesterday we visited an oasis in the desert called Huacachin. Not exactly picture postcard like the brochure. Surrounded by massive sandunes,but we didnt have time for sandboarding or dune buggies, but I have now made a mental note never to try climbing dunes in 32 degree heat. Next stop Nazca lines observation deck, really, it was just a steel tower on the pan american highway. I think I maybe losing my fear of heights. Unfortunately the guide assured me the lines weren't created by aliens, so a nbit disappointing in that respect. The ones we saw were relatively small, about 100m by 50m but an experience all the same. Ann however took a flight over the vast majority of the lines. ( videos to follow ) I declined because I think I would have seen my breakfast again as the single engine prop plane dived and banked over the lines. I remained at the airport, watching a promotional video on loop, it was the first thing I had watched in Englush for 21 days, however I had to endure it 3 times before Ann landed. At least I am well versed in Nazca history. We have also seen a Nazca cemetery with 2000 year old mummies. Quite interesting but once you've seen one mummy you have seem them all. There is a pool at this hotel and air conditioning, so things are looking up. I did have to buy a new pair of swim shorts from a street stall. I was offered laughable fake Nike and adidas but eventually settled for a non branded XL pair with an inner mesh XS for keeping my privates in check and producing a soprano voice. Off now to buy some provisions for the overnight bus ride.As usual photos to follow, but firtunately not of me in my new swim shorts.

[zot3-flopped]

I’m from Peru and I gasped so hard when I saw Liam booked the National Stadium lmao. Harry played there when he came to Lima but originally he booked a smaller venue in 2019 and then when he rescheduled his team saw the demand he upgraded to the stadium, but here comes Liam booking the stadium reducing the capacity to a ridiculous amount just so he can say he sold out one by himself. Also, the tickets are very cheap!! Even the tickets for local artists are more expensive lol.

Another thing i wanted to say is that it’s pretty obvious to me and my latam friends why he’s touring South America: pretty much anyone can sold out a concert, there are singers who were famous in the early 2000’s that have done sold out tours playing their hit songs from two decades ago because latam likes live music, because not a lot of international artists come here so when they do even non fans wanna go to the concerts and because there’s still a lot of directioners in Latin America.

Thank you for this! His motives for touring there are clearer now.

[alpacaexpeditions]

Unveiling the Marvels of Cusco: Exceptional Tours in Cusco Await with Alpaca Expeditions

Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, beckons travelers with its mystique and allure. Nestled amidst the majestic Andes Mountains, this historic city boasts a tapestry of cultural wonders, archaeological marvels, and breathtaking landscapes. For those seeking to immerse themselves in the essence of Cusco, embarking on tours in Cusco is an enriching experience like no other. 

At Alpaca Expeditions, we pride ourselves on curating exceptional tours that unveil the treasures of Cusco in all their splendor. Our expert guides, with their deep knowledge and passion for the region, lead you on a journey of discovery through iconic sites such as the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, the sacred valley of the Incas, and the charming streets of Cusco itself. With tours in Cusco by Alpaca Expeditions, every step is infused with history, culture, and adventure. 

One of the highlights of our tours in Cusco is the opportunity to explore the legendary Machu Picchu. Situated amidst mist-shrouded peaks, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a testament to the ingenuity of the Inca civilization. As you wander through the ancient ruins, guided by our knowledgeable experts, you'll uncover the secrets of this mystical citadel and marvel at its architectural marvels. 

But the magic of Cusco extends far beyond Machu Picchu. Our tours offer a comprehensive exploration of the region, from the vibrant markets of Pisac to the archaeological wonders of Ollantaytambo. You'll have the chance to interact with local communities, learn about traditional Andean customs, and savor the flavors of Peruvian cuisine. 

For those seeking adventure, our tours in Cusco also include exhilarating trekking experiences. Whether you're hiking the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu or conquering the towering peaks of the Andes, our expert guides ensure a safe and unforgettable journey. With Alpaca Expeditions, you'll not only witness the breathtaking beauty of Cusco but also forge lasting memories and friendships along the way. 

In addition to our scheduled tours, we also offer customized itineraries tailored to your interests and preferences. Whether you're a history buff, a nature enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique travel experience, we'll work with you to create the perfect Cusco adventure. 

So why wait? Embark on a journey of discovery with Alpaca Expeditions and experience the wonders of Cusco like never before. Join us as we explore ancient ruins, trek through pristine landscapes, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of this extraordinary region. Your adventure awaits! 

[incredibleperutours]

Explore the Wonders of Peru: 8-Day Tour of Lima, Ica, Cusco, and Machu Picchu

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the heart of Peru, where ancient history meets stunning landscapes! Our comprehensive tour takes you from the bustling capital of Lima to the serene deserts of Ica, the cultural richness of Cusco, and the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu. Experience the diversity and beauty of Peru like never before!

Day 1-2: Discover Lima Begin your adventure in Lima, the gastronomic capital of South America. Explore its vibrant neighborhoods, historic sites, and exquisite cuisine. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Historic Centre and the stunning Larco Museum, which showcases thousands of years of Peruvian history. Enjoy a culinary experience with a traditional Peruvian dinner, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Day 3-4: Journey to Ica Travel south to Ica, where you’ll find the stunning desert landscapes and the breathtaking oasis of Huacachina. Experience thrilling dune buggy rides and sandboarding on the golden sands, or simply relax by the oasis. In the evening, indulge in a wine and pisco tasting at a local vineyard, savoring the flavors of this renowned region.

Day 5-6: Explore Cusco Next, head to Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Acclimatize to the altitude while exploring the city’s rich blend of Incan and colonial architecture. Visit iconic sites such as Sacsayhuamán, Qorikancha, and the San Pedro Market. Enjoy a guided tour that delves into the history and culture of this vibrant city, setting the stage for your upcoming adventure to Machu Picchu.

Day 7-8: Uncover Machu Picchu Your journey culminates at the majestic Machu Picchu. Take a scenic train ride from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, then ascend to the iconic citadel. Explore the ancient ruins with a knowledgeable guide, learning about the history and significance of this incredible site. Spend your last day soaking in the breathtaking views before returning to Cusco.

This 8-day tour offers the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation. With comfortable accommodations, expert guides, and a well-planned itinerary, you can focus on making the most of your time in Peru.

Ready to start your adventure? Visit incredibleperutours.com to learn more about our Lima, Ica, Cusco, and Machu Picchu 8-Day Tour and secure your spot today!

[roomchailimited]

Lima’s Legacy: A Journey Through Peru’s Culinary and Historical Gems

Peru’s capital, Lima, offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and some of the world’s finest cuisine. As a coastal city with deep colonial roots and Incan heritage, Lima serves as a gateway to both ancient traditions and modern gastronomy. From its historic plazas to its vibrant food markets, this guide will help you discover the charm and flavor of Lima.

Plaza Mayor: The Colonial Heart of Lima

Begin your journey at Plaza Mayor (Plaza de Armas), the birthplace of the city. Surrounded by the Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, and Archbishop’s Palace, this square reflects the grandeur of Spanish colonial architecture. Take a walk through the plaza, snap photos, and visit the Cathedral of Lima to admire its intricate altars and crypts.

Miraflores: Coastal Views and Urban Charm

Head to Miraflores, a modern district known for its scenic coastline, lush parks, and lively cafés. Stroll along the Malecón, a clifftop walkway offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Don’t miss the Parque del Amor (Park of Love), where mosaic walls display romantic poetry and art. Adventure lovers can try paragliding over the cliffs for a thrilling experience.

Barranco: Lima’s Bohemian Soul

Explore the colorful, artistic neighborhood of Barranco. Wander through its graffiti-covered streets, visit art galleries, and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs—a spot said to grant wishes if you hold your breath while crossing. The district comes alive at night with live music venues and bars offering pisco cocktails, Peru’s national drink.

San Francisco Monastery: A Glimpse into Lima’s Past

Step back in time with a visit to the San Francisco Monastery, an architectural gem featuring intricate baroque designs. Explore the catacombs, where thousands of human remains are arranged in eerie patterns, offering a glimpse into Lima’s colonial past. The monastery also houses a library with ancient texts and religious artifacts.

Museo Larco: Exploring Pre-Columbian Art

For an in-depth look at Peru’s ancient history, head to the Museo Larco. This private museum showcases a stunning collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including ceramics, textiles, and gold jewelry. Its beautifully landscaped gardens and café provide a relaxing break during your tour.

Gastronomic Adventures: A Taste of Peru

Lima is often called the culinary capital of South America, and for good reason. Start your gastronomic journey with ceviche, Peru’s signature dish of marinated raw fish, at one of the city’s many cevicherías. Don’t miss a visit to Central or Maido, two of the world’s top-ranked restaurants. For street food, try anticuchos (grilled skewers) or picarones (sweet potato doughnuts).

Magic Water Circuit: An Illuminated Experience

As night falls, head to the Magic Water Circuit in the Parque de la Reserva. This park features a series of illuminated fountains, some of which synchronize with music and lights. It’s an enchanting way to end the day and a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

Day Trip to Pachacamac: Incan Legacy Outside Lima

If you have extra time, consider a trip to Pachacamac, an ancient archaeological site just south of the city. Explore the Temple of the Sun and learn about the significance of this sacred place in Incan and pre-Incan cultures.

Conclusion

Lima offers travelers a fascinating mix of history, art, and world-class cuisine. Whether you're wandering through its colonial streets, exploring its ancient ruins, or indulging in Peruvian flavors, Lima is a city that leaves a lasting impression.

To make your journey smoother, consider consulting travel agencies like Roomchai Limited, Peru Hop, or Lima Discover Tours for tailored itineraries and insider tips to explore this vibrant capital and beyond.

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Amazon Jungle Tours from Lima - How is it A Perfect Escape for Nature Lovers?

The Amazon rainforest can be counted as one of the prime attractions on the face of planet Earth, from a nature lover's perspective. Situated in the heart of South America, Amazon supplies a perfect match for lovers of nature, packed with several kinds of wildlife, lush greenery, and an entirely different ecosystem compared to others. While most of us associate the Amazon with countries like Brazil and Peru's Iquitos, little do we know that Lima—the frantically busy capital of Peru—provides an excellent gateway to this natural wonder. Amazon jungle tours from Lima provide a perfect getaway into the raw beauty of the world's largest tropical rainforest, especially for the ultimate nature lover.

Read more: https://amazontripsperu.weebly.com/blog/amazon-jungle-tours-from-lima-how-is-it-a-perfect-escape-for-nature-lovers

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Cañon de Autisha (Autisha Canyon): The Ultimate Guide

By: AuthorDaniel Piggott  

Posted onPublished: August 20, 2022

SOUTH AMERICA | PERU

Cañon de Autisha is a stunning place to visit near Lima in Peru. It’s fairly well-known by locals, who tend to visit on the weekends. But, this beautiful area is barely known to foreign visitors. Certainly, visiting this place isn’t a mainstream tourism activity for tourists. Commonly, locals do a full-day Cañon de Autisha tour, from Lima, which involves trekking, rappelling and puenting (bungee jumping). During our time in Peru, Beck and I decided to join the locals and do a Cañon de Autisha tour from Lima.

In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about visiting Cañon de Autisha. Given the fun activities and beauty of the area, the canyon certainly deserves a higher profile with tourists. By reading this Peru travel guide, we hope to inspire you to do a Cañon de Autisha tour.

Visiting Cañon de Autisha in Peru

Cañon de Autisha, also known as Autisha Canyon, is one of the most popular natural attractions for locals to visit from Lima. The canyon is 170 metres deep and is a well-known place for adventure sports and activities. But, as far as we’re aware, it’s not a location familiar to tourists. Indeed, during our Cañon de Autisha tour, there were no tourists in our group, nor, in any other groups. Similarly, at the time of visiting, we couldn’t find any blogs written about visiting the canyon. So, how did Beck and I find out about this place?

Basically, in between our hiking trips in Cusco and Huaraz, and, before and after our Amazon trip (read our Tahuayo Lodge and Amazon Research Center Lodge reviews), we found ourselves in Lima. With some time to kill, we looked at some day tour options from Lima. One of the most popular trips we read about, from Lima, was to Marcahuasi. But, we’d heard mixed reviews and it was only really possible to visit as an overnight trip. So, Beck and I kept looking for another day trip option, preferably to a natural attraction.

We then stumbled upon multiple online tour agencies, prominent on social media, promoting cheap weekend group tours. Luckily, our time in Lima coincided with the weekend. So, these cheap group tours were a viable option. There were many to choose from. But, many trips involved too much travel time on a bus (Cordillera Raura, Cañón de los Perdidos, etc.) Essentially, the best options were day tours to Cordillera de la Viuda, Marcapomacocha and Cañon de Autisha. After some further reading, and with tour availability, we chose to visit Cañon de Autisha. So, where is it?

Cañon de Autisha Location Description and Map

Cañon de Autisha is located in the Huarochiri Province, which falls in the Lima region. The canyon is located around 66km northeast of the capital city. Given some of the winding and bumpy mountain roads in between Lima and Autisha, the drive takes around 4–5 hours.

How To Get To Cañon de Autisha

The most popular and easiest way to visit Cañon de Autisha is by doing a tour from Lima. A full day tour includes roundtrip transportation in a minivan. Transportation in between the sites for trekking/rappelling and puenting, at Cañon de Autisha, is also conveniently sorted. So, getting to and around the canyon is all taken care of. Certainly, it’s easy to get to Cañon de Autisha by taking advantage of the transport offered on a day tour.

Although, it’s possible to visit independently if you’re the intrepid type. But, given logistics, doing a day trip independently is just about impossible. To get there and visit independently, it would have to be over two days. Even then, trying to fit in trekking, rappelling and puenting at Cañon de Autisha over two days, doing an independent trip, would be difficult.

Basically, we don’t recommend visiting independently. In fact, given that Cañon de Autisha is basically unknown to tourists, it’s possible that no tourist has ever visited independently before! So, if you’re brave enough to try, be our guest!

A bus travelling from Autisha to Chosica

Getting There Independently

In terms of visiting without an organised tour, it’s essentially the same as how to get to Marcahuasi independently. You’ll need to firstly catch a two hour public bus or colectivo from Lima to Chosica. Then, a three hour public bus from Chosica to San Pedro de Casta; but, alight earlier at Autisha.

Lima to Chosica Bus: depart from Paseo Colón or Vitarte in downtown Lima. Costs are between S/5–10 ($1–2.50USD). There’s not much information online about this service. A colectivo from Lima to Chosica seems to be the more popular option.

Lima to Chosica Colectivo: departs from three locations in downtown Lima (see interactive map below). We’ve read that people doing this journey have arrived in Chosica by 9am. So, we assume the Lima to Choscia bus departs around 6–7am. Costs are similar to the bus, around S/5–10 ($1–2.50USD).

Chosica to San Pedro de Casta: you’ll likely get dropped at Parque Echenique de Chosica in the centre of town. From there, make your way north, around 120 metres along Jr. Libertad. There, you should find the bus service. If you’re unsure or get lost, ask a local. We’ve heard there are only two or three departures per day at 7am, 9am and 12pm. But, ask ahead to confirm departure times. Of course, you’ll need to alight at Autisha, before the bus continues all the way to San Pedro de Casta. Costs around S/10–15 ($2.50–4USD).

Cañon de Autisha (Autisha Canyon): The Ultimate Guide (travelmademedoit.com)

Canyon de Autisha / Peru (by Kari Josselyn).