By: MJ & PJ
South America – October 2nd to November 1st, 2018
This month we based ourselves in southeastern Perú, using public transport and doing a considerable amount of walking. Having no car at all this month was refreshing to say the least – we shed all concerns about fuel prices, maintenance, driving fatigue, navigation, and car insurance. Public transport and walking were the main modes of transport in the region, with much variety experienced.
Our budget was closer to target this month ($155/day), which was a relief after expensive second and third months in the US. You can see the budget fluctuations on the 365 DATA page. The big expense this month was actually the bookings for next month’s (November) flights and accommodations. This will probably be a pattern for future months – mostly to ensure we can get plans in place for three people at cheaper costs. (There will be a future post on this topic in our Tips and Advice section.)
Perú? Wow! We arrived here on the 27th September and after the first few days we were hooked. We ignored advice about not going to Cusco immediately due to the high elevation. Clearly the living at Colorado altitude benefits had faded over the last few months. We huffed and puffed our way around for the first week, then things like walking got easier! We were in Peru for a full month and could fill another month easily.
We ended the month with a transition into Bolivia via Copacobana on the southeast edge of lake Titicaca, and made it into La Paz for Halloween.
PERÚ
- Coffee Museum
- Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco
- Train to Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu
- Hiking the Trail from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Cusco Region History Museum
- Cusco Museum of Contemporary Art
- Cusco Museum of Popular Art
- Museum of Qorikancha
- Museum and Crypt/Catacombs of the Convent of St. Francis of Cusco
- San Pedro Markets
- Pachacuteq Monument
- San Blas Plaza
- Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo
- Pikillaqta
- Tipón
- Templo de San Pedro Apostol (Temple of Saint Peter the Apostle) in Andahuaylillas
- Festival of The Battle of Angamos
- Hanz Craft Beer/Japanese/Peruvian Restaurant
- Plaza del Armas dinner and wine overlooking the city
- Puno
- Lake Titicaca
- Uros Floating Islands
- Amantaní Island Homestay
- Taquile Island
- Puno Main Square
- Entrada University Parade, Puno
- Local markets and stores
- Bolivian consulate and George
- Local bus trip to Tinki
- Ausangate Mountain trek
- Rainbow Mountain
BOLIVIA
- Copacabana
- Water fun on Lake Titicaca
- Isle del Sol
- Cerro Calvario, and the 14 Stations of the Cross
- Poncho Museum
- La Paz walking tour
- Witches Market
- Halloween
- Day of the Dead
- Mi Teleferico (cable car) Linea Roja and Linea Azul
- La Paz Cementerio General
- Museo de la Coca
