Peru - How to Plan the Perfect Trip (Podcast #38)

Imagine going to Machu Picchu and your view is 100% blocked by fog! This happened to Nate on his recent Peru trip, but thankfully he made a decision the night before that saved his whole visit.  In this episode, Nate gives his crucial tips for visiting quintessential Peru spots like Machu Picchu, Cusco, The Sacred Valley, and Lima. He also shares his #1 Peru itinerary planning tip, incredible hotels to stay in, epic sites, food, & so much more. Nate also has a full YouTube video guide to Machu Picchu: https://youtu.be/TLP9--O2Q2c?si=i06NE0PLpzrp0mn4 And also a playlist of 10 YouTube Peru videos, perfect for planning your trip: https://youtu.be/QrkK8NKRkhU?si=zuFSPGBGbg-vHnhg  Have a question about Peru? Drop it in the comments 👇 📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com -Where to stay for visiting Machu Picchu: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-for-machu-picchu/  -Where to Stay in Cusco & The Sacred Valley: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-cusco/  -Where to Stay in Lima: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-lima/  -10 day Peru itinerary: https://travellemming.com/peru-itinerary/  -21 Peru travel tips: https://travellemming.com/peru-travel-tips/    🛎️ Peru Hotels Nate Recommends -Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley: https://travellemming.com/hotels/tambo-del-inka/ -JW Marriott El Convento Cusco: https://travellemming.com/hotels/jw-marriott-el-convento-cusco/ -Jaya Machu Picchu Boutique Hotel Aguas Calientes: https://travellemming.com/hotels/jaya-machu-picchu-boutique-hotel/ -Palacio del Inka Cusco: https://travellemming.com/hotels/palacio-del-inka/  -Hilton Lima Miraflores: https://travellemming.com/hotels/hilton-lima-miraflores/  #Peru #PeruTravel #PeruPodcast  Timestamps: 00:00 - How Nate almost failed Machu Picchu 05:01 - Where to stay for Machu Picchu 08:08 - How to prep for the altitude (important!) 12:30 - Is Peru just for trekkers? 15:58 - Why you shouldn't skip Lima 21:23 - History you should know 24:54 - Cusco sites & where to stay 28:25 - A traditional Peruvian drink 29:27 - Get this ticket for Cusco & the Sacred Valley 33:12 - Our Peru itinerary & more Peru guides