Best gear to buy for the Inca Trail? Specifically trying to figure out which water pump (if any?) and looking for a lightweight, portable tripod for my camera, but all recommendations are helpful! (Also, general Inca Trail/Cusco/Manu recommendations, please) [more inside]
posted by booknerd on Sep 8, 2009 - 14 answers

I forgot to get a tourist visa before applying for my 4 month visit to Peru and the airline made me buy a return ticket which falls within those 90 days of the visa-less visit. If I leave the country and return, can I still use my original return ticket? (better to read the extended explanation) [more inside]
posted by mateuslee on Aug 27, 2009 - 5 answers

A question for all the Peruvian Mefites out there: Is Jhon a fairly common first name in Peru? [more inside]
posted by otio on Jul 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Books about Peru & Bolivia? [more inside]
posted by UbuRoivas on May 18, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I pick up Black and White film in Lima, Peru? There´s an abundance of photo processing shops with colour film but can´t find anywhere which sells black and white film (Fuji Neopan, Ilford etc) or more specialised slide film. [more inside]
posted by ashaw on Apr 21, 2009 - 0 answers

I'm in Lima, Peru for three whole weeks. Where do you suggest are the best places to go in the day and night for young (under 30) travellers and sightseers? I've looked in a few travel guides, and done the mandatory research online (yes, here too) but don't want to miss out on any local secrets whilst in Lima. [more inside]
posted by ashaw on Apr 4, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the best way to cook beef heart? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Mar 3, 2009 - 10 answers

Requesting travel, transport and itinerary suggestions for southern and western South America. [more inside]
posted by donpedro on Feb 7, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a recommendation on a bank that I could access from both South and North America. [more inside]
posted by mcarthey on Jan 8, 2009 - 7 answers

I need recommendations for a Peruvian tour company. I want to do a 7-10 day tour in Peru, visiting Machu Picchu, traditional markets, and as many other cultural landmarks as I can. [more inside]
posted by faunafrailty on Dec 5, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me find a volunteer project in Bolivia, Peru or Ecuador. I am travelling all over south america for a year and am extremely interested in joining a volunteer project for a period of at least a month somewhere in one of the above countries. I do however have some specific desires; [more inside]
posted by postergeist on Nov 28, 2008 - 6 answers

Short on time in Peru - is the two day inca Trail trek worth it? Any alternatives? [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on Nov 18, 2008 - 4 answers

PERU: Puno vs. Cuzco: Which is a safer destination for a 27 year-old SWF (American)with very limited Spanish ability and very little money? Or somewhere else in Peru, maybe? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee on Oct 28, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I download health-related educational materials to distribute in rural Peru? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee on Aug 22, 2008 - 8 answers

Gifts to bring when volunteering in South America? [more inside]
posted by genmonster 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 by dobbs 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 by Mr. Ugh on Mar 14, 2008 - 9 answers

There are two different stories about how bowler hats came to Bolivia and Peru. [more inside]
posted by tellurian 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 by genmonster on Feb 21, 2008 - 3 answers

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

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

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

travelfilter: Peru vs. elsewhere: best places to go/things to do in central/south america? [more inside]
posted by nerdcore 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 by scabrous 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 by mateuslee on Dec 19, 2007 - 12 answers

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

What should I bring on a fieldwork expedition to Southern Peru (Tacna, Arequipa)? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee 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 by grouse on Mar 13, 2007 - 3 answers

I have some questions about hiking the Inca Trail? [more inside]
posted by subtle-t 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 by nomis 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 by wogbat 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 by strangej 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 by Araucaria on Oct 16, 2006 - 13 answers

What not to miss in Lima, Peru. [more inside]
posted by jrb223 on Aug 6, 2006 - 5 answers

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

Hernando Cortez- what's his reputation in modern Mexico? [more inside]
posted by IndigoJones 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 by moonbird 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 by Big Fat Tycoon on Feb 20, 2005 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend good Peruvian literature (in Spanish)? [more inside]
posted by nomis on Apr 5, 2004 - 3 answers