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

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

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

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

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

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