Hotel Pakaritampu<\/a><\/p>\nReflections and tips :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Bring tissue<\/strong> : The further that you travel outside of Lima and Cusco, the less likely there will be toilet tissue. The plumbing systems are not very advanced and for the most part they cannot handle tissue. I recommend bringing a travel sized facial tissue with you and remember to throw all tissue into the trash can and not the toilet.\u00a0This is important because many of the streams, like the one at our hotel, actually double as the “sewer line”.<\/li>\n
- Bring good hiking shoes<\/strong> : Even it you are taking the luxury route to Machu Picchu, like we did, bring good hiking boots double as\u00a0walking shoes. Throughout the journey there are wonderful ruins that you can explore, and most of them, like those in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, require some climbing.<\/li>\n
- Don’t miss out on the Sacred Valley<\/strong> : It is very possible to drive straight through the Sacred Valley without stopping to\u00a0make it to Machu Picchu quicker. I would not recommend this. The Sacred Valley is an area still untainted from tourism. You will have the chance to visit markets and really learn about a culture that has not changed much. The beauty of the people that live within this area is an experience to have. Not to mention, at quaint little hotels, like the one we stayed, you can have breakfast with an alpaca or hummingbird. There is a great sense of peace and relaxation that sets you up for what is in store in Machu Picchu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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