Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
ADVANCE PLANNING
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Five months before
Book a Cordillera Blanca trek
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Three months before
Reserve beachside hotels in Máncora for high season
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One month before
Arrange a guided side trip to Chachapoyas
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Three weeks before
Reserve a hotel in Huaraz
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One day before
Make reservations at the renowned Restaurant Típico La Fiesta in
Chiclayo
GETTING AROUND
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Air
Huaraz, Trujillo and Chiclayo are all serviced by airports with multiple daily flights
to Lima; Máncora is reached by the airport at Talara, 40 minutes away
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Bus
Minibuses connect points within cities, while comfortable long-haul vehicles offer
service all over the region - including from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas
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Walk
The best way of exploring the narrow town centers of cities such Huaraz, Trujillo
and Chiclayo
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Taxis
Found just about everywhere in bigger cities and towns; some smaller areas may be
serviced by
mototaxis
(motorcycle taxis)
BE FOREWARNED
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Museum closings
Many museums are closed on Mondays
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Altitude
The areas around Huaraz get staggeringly high - allow plenty of time to accli-
matize before setting out a on a trek
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Unlicensed operators
Be especially cautious when booking complex adventure activities
such as treks and climbs; recommended agencies are best
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Robberies
As in all places in Peru, they happen - especially in crowded markets and ar-
chaeological sites, and even along some remote, but popular, trekking trails
