Gifts to bring when volunteering in South America? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 5 answers

Should I go to Barranco, Lima, Peru? If so, what should I do there at the end of April? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 7 answers

[Trekking Filter] So we're planning our Summer trip and we have to decide between two treks: Trekking to Lhamo Lhatso (Visionary Lake) in Tibet or Trekking in Peru (classic Machu Picchu, lodge to lodge.) Any advice on which to chose?
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 9 answers

There are two different stories about how bowler hats came to Bolivia and Peru. [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 2 answers

what should i know about a peruvian ngo before i volunteer for them for a summer? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 3 answers

Things to do and places to stay in Tacna, Peru? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 1 answers

Is it very difficult to take a vacation somewhere where you don't speak the language (specifically Peru)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 28 answers

Is there some significance to the colors blue and yellow in Peru? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers

travelfilter: Peru vs. elsewhere: best places to go/things to do in central/south america? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 9 answers

My girlfriend and I will be participating in La Tortuga Feliz in Costa Rica in early February for two weeks. When we arrive in Peru in late February, is there similar program we can get involved in to spend our time wisely and really dig into the local climate? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 3 answers

Can anyone help me select a high-quality recording device for fieldwork and speech analysis, please? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 12 answers

What's a suitable digital camera to bring on a fieldwork expedition to Peru? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 14 answers

What should I bring on a fieldwork expedition to Southern Peru (Tacna, Arequipa)? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 12 answers

I am looking for a quotation similar to "Ron Paul, who believes the solution is for us all to become Peruvians..." [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2007 - 3 answers

I have some questions about hiking the Inca Trail? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2007 - 12 answers

In Peru in mid 2006 there was a song getting a lot of radio airplay, and I want to find the title and artist. [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2007 - 7 answers

In Lima, Peru for 3 days. Where to buy FABRIC for high-tech outdoor gear? Stuff like Polartec Fleece, Schoeller (Soft-shell), Waterproof (Gore-tex?, etc.), or the like. Brand names in this case are important...but probably only for quality issues. [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 2 answers

Can anyone recommend a tour group for going to Machu Picchu? We would be looking for an age group of 30 - 60 and somebody who is very versed in the history and culture.
posted on Nov 24, 2006 - 5 answers

"This American Life" filter: a story about traveling to a city in Peru or Ecuador, and being overwhelmed by swarms of horrible insects. I caught part of this broadcast a couple of years ago. It could have been any time between 2001 and 2005. I would like to find out the date of broadcast, the name of the city & country where the events occurred, and the kind of insect that caused the problem. [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2006 - 13 answers

What not to miss in Lima, Peru. [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2006 - 5 answers

Travelling to Peru next week, and looking for recommended local food/drink..... [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2006 - 21 answers

Hernando Cortez- what's his reputation in modern Mexico? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2005 - 11 answers

I'm going to Peru and Bolivia in late May, with a small group. We're starting in Cusco and winding up in La Paz, with Macchu Pichu and other relatively well-known archeological sites on the itinerary. Have other MeFites had experience in that area? How about wonderful, off-the-beaten-track recommendations or practical tips? Google is remarkably short on substance on this.
posted on Mar 5, 2005 - 5 answers

Me and a friend of mine are planning a 9-day trip to South America, likely Brazil or Peru. Are there any specific things we should know/do before we go and destinations we should see when we get there? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2005 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend good Peruvian literature (in Spanish)?
posted on Apr 5, 2004 - 4 answers