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Should I use trekking poles on the Inca Trail?

By Rick Hind | Published: September 9, 2009

The short answer is yes. Your knees will thank you, especially when you’re climbing up and down those dizzying heights of stairs. Authorities won’t let you use trekking poles with metal tips, as they would damage the Inca stonework. Pick up rubber “feet” for your poles. They can also be bought in Cusco. If you [...]

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Where to find delicious anticuchos in Lima

By Rick Hind | Published: September 9, 2009

Update: Grimanesa Vargas Araujo now has her own restaurant.   Dying to try some real local street food in Lima, but worried about the consequences? Here’s a way to enjoy a  mainstay Peruvian dish that won’t have you regretting it the next day. One of the most beloved food stalls in the capital  is La [...]

Also posted in Lima, Miscellaneous, Peruvian Cuisine, Restaurants, Travel Tips | Tagged Afro-Peruvian dishes, Anticuchos, Lima cuisine, Miraflores, street food | Leave a comment