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Quito - Galapagos Islands - Otavalo Market - Arasha Resort - Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu Citadel - Cuzco - Lake Titicaca.
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2 nights in Quito
4 nights Galapagos Cruise
2 nights in Otavalo
2 nights in Arasha Resort
3 nights in Lima
2 nights in Sacred Valley
1 night in Machu Picchu
2 nights in Cuzco
2 nights in Suasi Island
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| Quito (20 Hotels options in Quito) |  | The Capital City of Ecuador - Quito has wonderful spring-like climate. It is in a valley flanked by majestic mountains and on a clear day, several snow-capped volcanoes are visible from the capital. Is rich in history and much of the old colonial town is well preserved, the buildings are unchanged and to walk down colonial Quito's streets late at night is to step into bygone eras. Quito nestles a rich treasury of religious and decorative architecture and arts. |
| Galapagos Islands (20 Hotels options in Galapagos Islands) |  | The Galapagos are located six hundred miles west of the Ecuadorian coastline. Its wonders span from the most varied and incredible geological formations: lava flows, blowholes, spatter cones, lava tunnels, to beaches of olive, black, or white sand and the most diverse species of animal and plant life. The most surprising sight for visitors however, is perhaps the varied species of animals, which inspired Charles Darwin on his visit in 1835. |
| Otavalo Haciendas - Market (8 Hotels options in Otavalo Haciendas - Market) |  | This small town of some 22,000 inhabitants is justly famous for its friendly people and their Saturday Market. The Market dates back to pre-Inca times when jungle products were brought up from eastern lowlands and traded for highlands goods, today's market serves two different groups; locals who buy and barter animals, food and other essentials, and tourists looking for crafts. Here you will find everything from ceramic pots, jewelry to hats made of wool or straw and native paintings. |
| Lima City (23 Hotels options in Lima City) |  | The once-called City of Kings, founded in 1535, is the gateway to Peru's main tourist attractions. It is a city of fine museums and magnificent pre-Columbian collections, such as the Gold Museum, the National Archaeology and Anthropology Museum, the Amaro Museum, Museo de la Nacion etc. It is the gastronomic capital of South America with outstanding restaurants. Peruvian cuisine is world-renowned. Shopping for locally crafted textle items such as sweaters, rugs, etc is a pleasure. |
| Sacred Valley (10 Hotels options in Sacred Valley) |  | A few kilometers north of Cuzco, stretches out the beautiful valley of Urubamba river. Called Valle Sagrado, Sacred Valley, it was a sacred place for the Incas and the place that gave birth to the Inca civilization. The valley is still a sacred place for the local people who respect the valley and its history, and for the visitors who will be overwhelmed by the atmospheric touch and the unique mixture of culture and nature.
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| Machu Picchu (13 Hotels options in Machu Picchu) |  | The Machu Picchu archaeological complex is located at 75 miles from Cuzco. The ruins are situated on the eastern slope of Machu Picchu in two separate areas: the agricultural and the urban. In addition to roaming the Machu Picchu Inca citadel, there are many activities available to the visitor such as trekking the Inca trail, bird-watching or bathing in the hot springs of the village of Aguas Calientes, located at the foot of the citadel.
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| Cuzco (17 Hotels options in Cuzco) |  | The city of Cuzco is the archaeological capital of the Americas and the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city. Massive Inca's stone walls line most of Cuzco's central streets and form foundations of colonial and modern buildings. This is a great city to spend a few days with plenty to do. Plazas, archaeological sites, churches, museums, coffee shops, markets, artist communities such as San Blas are just a few of the attractions. |
| Puno - Lake Titicaca (10 Hotels options in Puno - Lake Titicaca) |  | Puno and the surrounding countryside are the cradle of the Aymara civilization and the legendary birthplace of the founders of the Inca empire. Puno serves as the perfect stopover for passengers heading to La Paz since it is located on the banks of Lake Titicaca, the natural border with Bolivia. The most important archaeological site in the area is the burial ground of Sillustani (17 miles from Puno), once the tombs of high-ranking Aymara Lords.
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| Lima City (23 Hotels options in Lima City) | | The once-called City of Kings, founded in 1535, is the gateway to Peru's main tourist attractions. It is a city of fine museums and magnificent pre-Columbian collections, such as the Gold Museum, the National Archaeology and Anthropology Museum, the Amaro Museum, Museo de la Nacion etc. It is the gastronomic capital of South America with outstanding restaurants. Peruvian cuisine is world-renowned. Shopping for locally crafted textle items such as sweaters, rugs, etc is a pleasure. |
| Suasi Island |  | More than a place Casa Andina Private Collection in Suasi Island by the Lake Titicaca is an experience. Suasi Island is located approximately 5 hours from Puno's main port.The vastness of the Lake Titicaca can be observed from every single room of the hotel, which lies on a mild and sheltered hill next to magnificent Andean terraces full of flowers.Built with local materials such as stone, adobe and totora reed, the hotel is located in the small private island of Suasi, one of the most beautiful and special ones within the whole Lake Titicaca. The island has 106 acres and is home to the four South American camelids. |
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