We had been in Peru for a week, traveling with our backpacks to South America for 45 days.
After taking advantage of Lima and Arequipa, a comfortable night bus left us in the early morning to the famous capital of the Inca empire: Cuzco.
CUZCO: ROOFS WITH LOSS OF VIEW
The city lit by the early morning lights, bathed slightly in the mist. At 3400 meters, the air of the mountain filled our lungs, the smells of coffee escaping from the half-opened windows and the lamas parading in the distance. On the mountains, a gigantic inscription "Viva el Peru"! We immediately loved being here.
Quickly we took the streets climbing vertically, we sometimes walked backwards to not miss a crumb of the show.
The breathtaking view over the rooftops of the city, the Cordillera in the distance. Our first steps in these mystical places were simply magical!
We put our bags in a small hostel offering unbeatable prices, a warm welcome and a breathtaking view: The Samay Wasi! The small rooms are aligned and all open onto a balcony that you will not want to leave. The waking view is a real treat, breakfast and infusions of coca leaf on the terrace will put you in a good mood!
Quickly we realized that Cuzco was waiting for soil (local currency) to be spent on every corner. Many times Peruvians dressed in traditional clothes offered to photograph them for money. And Peruvian hats, we were offered hundreds of times. But the tourist aspect did not scarcely charm in Cuzco which did not miss alleys and nooks to forget our wallet. And above all, the Peruvians of Cuzco have been particularly respectful and kind to us.
CHINCHERO AND ITS TERRASSES INCAS
For our second day in the Inca Valley, we decided to go to Chinchero early in the morning, by taking a shared taxi. When we arrive, we climb!
We arrived in a village without any tourists since the buses pass here only in the afternoon.
Great idea to come to Chinchero in the morning!
We had to negotiate to enter the historic village of Chinchero without "boleto turistico". The officer sold us a $ 7 ticket each (instead of $ 35 each for the entire trip). $ 7 to have inca terraces to ourselves, well worth the price.
The sun was at the rendezvous, we took advantage of him listening to the wind a few moments.
We looked at the village waking up in the mist ...
Then we decided to walk randomly in the village of Chinchero
Then we continued our way through fields
CUZCO BY NIGHT
Back in Cuzco, after dark, we admired the illuminated roofs.
It is in Cusco that you can book your tickets to Machu Picchu. You can opt for the Inca Trail, a 2-day trek that will cost you $ 200 or you can combine buses from Cuzco to Santa Teresa ($ 15) and walk (2 hours from Santa Teresa to Agua Calientes). Finally, you can take the train from Santa Teresa ($ 150), the Inca Rail is overpriced but it is beautiful! Travel agencies offer higher rates than if you book each transport independently.
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