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Expertise
Extensive travel to most areas of Peru.
Experience in the area
Have traveled to Lima, Nazca, Cusco, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Iquitos, Huancayo, Ayacucho, Manu, Tambopata, Trujillo, Chiclayo and to some of these places, many times. Have experience travel by train and bus from Puno to Cusco. Gone from Huancayo to Ayacucho by bus(10 hours) and Chicalayo to Kuelup ruins (12 hrs) by bus. Have traveled by train to Machu Picchu and helicopter to Machu Picchu (which they do not do now) August 1998, I visited both Manu and Tambopata in Peru, went by land to Manu and plane out of Manu. traveled by car and local bus from Lima to Nazca and have done the over flight of the lines. Have traveled from Ecuador to Peru by land and from Peru to Bolivia by land and hydrofoil. My last trip to Peru was in 2008.
What do you like about this subject?
The people are so very friendly and the country has many interesting and cultural things to see and do.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg | 03/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Sorry it took so long for this ..... |
| Eileen | 02/26/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Kathy's response was very helpful and very ..... |
| Elaine | 09/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for the info ..... |
| chris | 07/30/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great response time and very informative!! Thanks!! |
| Afroz | 06/26/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I continue to ask for guidance and ..... |
Recent Answers from Kathy
2012-03-22 Nasca lines/ Macchu Picchu:
Hi Greg, How were you planning on going to the Nazca lines, by bus? If by bus, that can definitely be done when you get there. Just realize, most of the flights are done in the AM so an overnight is
2011-08-01 Bus ride:
Hi! I really can't answer this question since the only bus I could see would be from Pt. Maldonado and then back to Cuzco and then to Puno and overland to LaPaz. Buses are relatively inexpensive
2011-06-27 popular wild fruit region in Peru?:
Hi! I can't answer your question and hopefully someone else will be able to help you, but I alway write back anyways. I know nothing about wild fruit and something no one has ever asked me. By the
2011-04-18 10 day trip:
Hi! So sorry for the delay in returning your note. I probably would say, plan on 12 days if you want to do the Amazon...... OK..Here goes Day 1 Fly to Lima, usually a late night arrival. Day
2011-02-26 Huancayo to Cuzco:
Hi Eileen, When I went to Huancayo there was no train going BUT I have heard it has started again but only once or so a week. You would have to take about a 10 hour bus trip to Ayacucho, which is a must
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