Market vendors sell plastic TAXI signs that any dude looking to make a few extra soles can strap to the top of his car. Unfortunately, Matt has had some experience with this in past trips to Peru. Look for the cabs with the boxy taxi signs that light up and with some form of registration in the window or on the dashboard.
Hook up a pisco IV. That means embracing the fiery, brandy-like elixir called pisco, a distillation of crushed grapes and national pride that lies at the heart of every good buzz the country over. It should be your lifeblood while in these parts. Pisco sours are ubiquitous, but two other pisco-fueled favorites should not be ignored: the Chilcano, pisco mixed with ginger ale and lime, and the Capitan, a dark, brooding Manhattan made with pisco instead of rye. Tell them you want your pisco sour shaken or not at all. Screw the travel agencies.
Pressed for time, Matt let a charming agent at the Cusco airport talk him into letting her company handle my travel arrangements.
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The next 10 hours were some of the most frustrating of his traveling life, complete with a missed train, bogus tickets, and a low-speed police chase. His experience was extreme, no doubt, but horror stories about counterfeit tickets and sheisty operators abound around Cusco. Buy your train tickets a few days in advance directly from the train company, make your Machu reservations online, and use the money you save to buy beer and coca for the train ride up.
Chew it like the Incas. Grab a bag from any market in Cusco or surrounding area, pop a few leaves in your mouth and start chewing.
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No, this is not cocaine technically, coca leaves contain about 0. Since our flight will land at am, I didn't feel like dealing with taxi line in a new country where I don't speak the language. I emailed Taxidatum very last minute because we are airline employees traveling on standby. Normally it is hard for us to book private transfer because we cannot guarantee that we will get on our flight in Atlanta. I explained the situation to Leonardo and asked him what was their cancellation policy just in case the flight to Lima got full.
Leonardo said if we don't get on we can email him to cancel! This was really much appreciated. When we walked out of customs at Lima airport, there was a sea of people. I was so glad to spot my name written clearly on the sign held up by our driver! The ride was smooth to our hotel and the driver was very polite. We were so happy we booked the return transfer via email again. This time the driver was actually 20 minutes early to our hotel.
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We were very impressed. I want to add that the booking process was so easy and I always got a prompt reply from Leonardo. The price given was also much cheaper than the price quote from our hotel for private transfer. I could not believe how affordable it was! If we are back to Lima, we will use Taxidatum again for sure!
Highly recommended! We booked 5 different trips with Taxidatum some were tours, other airport rides and we were extremely satisfied. Communication with Leonardo for the bookings was prompt, and the drivers were all professional, clean, on time and reliable.
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This is a very professional service as a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend them. We booked taxidatum 6 times and the service was always excellent. Drivers always on time, and for the most part very good driving!
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Regarding where to stay in Lima, the best options are indeed Miraflores or Barranco. Personally, I chose Barranco, even though Miraflores is much more happening, more safe and more modern. I prefer the vibe of Barranco which is more laidback and more Peruvian. Also, I was living just m from the cliff and there is a nice park where you can walk with a view of the sea. Weather: I was in Lima in October. Honestly it was a bit cold at times, and the city can be a bit depressing grey sky.
If you can, it's better to visit between November and March. Girls: I slept with 4 girls, all of whom were much hotter than the kind of girls I normally sleep with. It was fairly easy to go on dates with them, get drunk, and bring them back to my place. I could have been with much more women but I was a bit picky.
I have an account on SeekingArrangement. I didn't use it though as I was staying for a long time in Lima. For a short time visitor, it is probably the easiest way to score. They have over 10 bars there including La Cachina which is great for talking with girls. For clubs, Bizarro is great but expensive.
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You can check instead Wahios on Calle Berlin another street with many bars. Lots and lots of girls there. Another popular spot that isn't mentioned in this review is Tayta bar live music and reggaeton. In Barranco, you can go to the street Sanchez Carrion which has many bars and clubs, including some seedy ones. La Noche and Ayahuasca are my two favorite spots in this neighborhood good for bringing dates.
You will find a bit of everything: High-end nightclubs filled with models, retro 80s and 90s discos, cheap backpacker watering holes, swanky beach clubs, trendy rooftop bars, packed salsotecas, and even several red-light districts. To help you make the most out of your nights out, you can read my Lima party tips below. All walking distance from each other in Miraflores. There are 2 safe areas that I advise in Lima if you want to be near the nightlife and in a strategic location to visit the city.
If you are new to Lima, Miraflores is definitely the best area for you. It is an upscale neighborhood with tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, clubs and shops. But beware, Miraflores is a large area. If you are a backpacker, you can stay in one of the party hostels nearby such as Loki , Kokopelli , and Pariwana. They all have fun rooftop bars with cheap drinks and a crowd of young travelers.
Barranco is less touristy, less expensive, with a more relaxed vibe. It is popular with young people, students, and some expats.