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3-Day Peru Adventure for Nature Lovers

⛰️Hiking & Outdoors⚖️Balanced Mix
3 daysspring

Experience the best of Peru's breathtaking landscapes and outdoor adventures in spring with hiking, cycling, scenic viewpoints, and unique nature reserves.

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Getting around

Start in Cusco with the Metropolitan train to Sacsayhuaman, then hop on local minibuses into the Sacred Valley, where walking is best around the food market. For Machu Picchu on day two, take the train from Poroy or Ollantaytambo station to Aguas Calientes, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours each way; hike the Andean route from the trailhead rather than taking the shuttle. On day three, ride cable car gondolas from the city center for views, then take a bus to the Amazon Rainforest Lodge, a several-hour trip, and book a cycling tour along the coastal route. Use Beat, Uber, or Cabify for short hops at about 0.6 soles per kilometer.

Budget Breakdown

$141Trip total · $47 per day

Where to stay tonight

Bed & Breakfast in San Blas (artistic and bohemian neighborhood near Cusco's center) $40-60/night

Close to many restaurants, markets, and easy access to hiking tours and historical sites like Sacsayhuaman.

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Where to stay tonight

Hotel in Aguas Calientes (gateway town to Machu Picchu) $20-30/night

Perfect for resting after hiking and early morning access to Machu Picchu.

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Where to stay tonight

Hotel in Miraflores (coastal district with parks and vibrant nightlife) $60-90/night

Miraflores is central and safe, close to major attractions and the coast, making it ideal for outdoor activities and dining.

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Must-try traditional foods & drinks

What to order in Peru, with a fun fact for each

Traditional Savory Dishes

Ceviche

Ceviche

Ceviche is Peru's national dish, featuring fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices with onions, chili peppers, and cilantro, highlighting Peru's rich coastal seafood heritage.

Lomo Saltado

Lomo Saltado

Lomo Saltado is a hearty stir-fry that blends Chinese and Peruvian flavors, combining beef, tomatoes, onions, and french fries, showcasing Peru's multicultural cuisine.

Aji de Gallina

Aji de Gallina

Aji de Gallina is a creamy chicken stew made with aji amarillo peppers, walnuts, and cheese, exemplifying the blend of indigenous ingredients and colonial influences.

Traditional Sweet Dishes

Picarones

Picarones

Picarones are delicious doughnut-like fritters made from squash and sweet potato, typically served with a sweet syrup made from chancaca, a type of raw unrefined sugar.

Mazamorra Morada

Mazamorra Morada

Mazamorra Morada is a traditional purple corn pudding flavored with fruits and spices, famous for its vibrant color and connection to ancient Andean culture.

Turrón de Doña Pepa

Turrón de Doña Pepa

Turrón de Doña Pepa is a festive layered sweet made of anise-flavored shortbread and colorful syrup, traditionally enjoyed during the Señor de los Milagros celebration.

Traditional Beverages

Pisco Sour

Pisco Sour

Pisco Sour is Peru's iconic cocktail made from pisco brandy, lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and bitters, widely celebrated for its frothy texture and balance.

Chicha Morada

Chicha Morada

Chicha Morada is a traditional non-alcoholic drink made from purple corn, pineapple, cinnamon, and cloves, enjoyed for its refreshing and unique flavor.

Emoliente

Emoliente

Emoliente is a warm herbal drink popular in Peruvian markets, made with medicinal herbs like barley and flaxseed, believed to have health-boosting properties.

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