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Travelling to Ecuador and Peru -- any tips?

walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
edited July 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Tomorrow (Sunday) evening, I will be leaving the U.S. for a month-long vacation to Ecuador and Peru.

I know there are a good amount of South Americans on here, as well as a fair amount of world travellers, so I'm interested to know if anybody has any tips for me. Perhaps things I should be sure to bring with me, places I should be sure to visit, etc.

Thanks. :)
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  • MrMerkinballMrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    you have to go to Machu Picchu

    .............I just like saying "Machu Picchu"
  • chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    MrMerkinball wrote:
    you have to go to Machu Picchu

    .............I just like saying "Machu Picchu"

    i'm going there myself
    dunno when
    but i'm going
    i'm waiting
    getting ready
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  • ArcticangelArcticangel Posts: 1,443
    Sawyer wrote:
    be weary of altitude sickness

    That's what the coca tea is for. :) Seriously. That shit will save your life. Just make sure you put some sugar in it. Go to Cuzco, Peru...it's an amazing city with a lot of history and culture...but still a big city feel. Machu Picchu is a must...the train is an experience, but hike if you have time. It's been several years since I was in Peru...but I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time!
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  • nothingman44nothingman44 Posts: 1,495
    i've been to ecuador twice before when i was younger.

    the best advice i can give you is don't drink the tap water.

    other than that, its a beautiful country and the Andes mountains are amazing!
  • walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
    Arcticangel wrote:
    That's what the coca tea is for. :) Seriously. That shit will save your life. Just make sure you put some sugar in it. Go to Cuzco, Peru...it's an amazing city with a lot of history and culture...but still a big city feel. Machu Picchu is a must...the train is an experience, but hike if you have time. It's been several years since I was in Peru...but I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time!

    Thank you!

    I've heard about the coca leaves and coca tea...I'm actually looking forward to trying it!

    Machu Picchu is sort of the centerpiece of our trip. We'll be doing a four-day hike on the Lares trail with the culmination being Machu Picchu. First time I've ever been in altitude that high, but other than that it should be an amazing experience!

    Thanks everyone for your feedback.
    Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ

    “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
  • pouch15pouch15 Posts: 436
    Machu Pichu, Cuzco, and in Ecuador dont forget to visit the Galapagos
  • LONGRDLONGRD Posts: 6,036
    learn basic Spanish is a start...
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  • walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
    LongRd. wrote:
    learn basic Spanish is a start...

    Haha, already got that part taken care of. Thanks. :)
    Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ

    “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
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