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Aguas Calientes: The Complete Guide to Machu Picchu's Base Town
Aguas Calientes is the base for Machu Picchu - trains arrive from Cusco, buses run up to the citadel, and hot springs are open until 22:00.
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Arequipa: The White City and Gateway to Colca Canyon
Your guide to Arequipa - Peru's second city, base for Colca Canyon, and home to the finest colonial sillar architecture in South America.
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Ayacucho: City of Churches, Semana Santa, and Wari Ruins
Plan your visit to Ayacucho - Peru's most celebrated Easter week, 33 colonial churches, Wari ruins, and artisan crafts. Hotels and transport from Lima.
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Cajamarca: Inca History, Dairy Country, and Peru's Wildest Carnival
Cajamarca holds the Ransom Room where Atahualpa was held, the Cumbemayo pre-Inca aqueduct, and South America's wildest Carnival each February.
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Chiclayo: Lord of Sipán, Moche Archaeology, and Northern Peru's Best Food
Plan your visit to Chiclayo - Sipán tombs, Royal Tombs Museum, Tucume pyramids, and northern Peru's distinct cuisine. Hotels and transport from Lima.
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Cusco: Ancient Inca Capital and Gateway to Machu Picchu
Plan your visit to Cusco - the Inca capital at 3,400m. Hotels, restaurants, top sights, and transport from Lima in one guide.
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