Location: Barranco
Day 1 - 4 Nov 2021
Casita Libertad Barranco
Content: Start your Peru coastal trip in Barranco the trendiest neighborhood in Peru. This guesthouse has a great breakfast and in prime location.
Location: Cercado de Lima
Day 1 - 4 Nov 2021
Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima
Content: Hop on public transit to the historical center of line where you can tour the inner catacombs of the San Francisco monastery where 25,000 people are buried.
Location: Cercado de Surquillo
Day 1 - 4 Nov 2021
Market No. 2 Surquillo
Content: Pop by one of Perú’s famous tropical markets for some fresh fruit to tide you over for lunch.
Location: Surquillo
Day 1 - 4 Nov 2021
Al Toke Pez
Content: Make sure you arrive before 3:30 to score the best ceviche in all of Peru. Get the full combo: ceviche, calamari, and mixed seafood rice, and chicha for 25 soles.
Location: Cercado de Lima
Day 1 - 4 Nov 2021
Centro Histórico
Content: Spend the afternoon and golden light fawning over the architecture in Limas historic center.
Location: Miraflores
Day 1 - 4 Nov 2021
Panchita - Miraflores
Content: One of my favorite Peruvian restaurants in Lima. Get a maracuya pisco sour and Lomo Saltado.
Location: La Victoria
Day 2 - 5 Nov 2021
Cruz Del Sur
Content: For all your oasis hopping you’ll be riding Cruz Del Sur buses. You can book online. Your first stop will be Paracas. Just a short 3 hour bus journey from Lima
Location: Paracas
Day 2 - 5 Nov 2021
Atenas Backpacker Hospedaje
Content: This guesthouse is homey, cheap, comfortable, and walking distance from the bus station and main pier. Breakfast here was just alright.
Location: Ate
Day 2 - 5 Nov 2021
Paracas
Content: Enjoy an evening stroll at the main beach in Paracas. This is where you can swim, do some shopping, and eat the best seafood.
Location: Chorrillos
Day 2 - 5 Nov 2021
Nautilus
Content: This was my favorite meal in Paracas. Pasta was fresh made and the sauce was fantastic. Right on the pier.
Location: Paracas
Day 3 - 6 Nov 2021
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paracas - Peru
Content: Today you’ll rent a bike to explore Paracas National Reserve. Your first stop will be the Hilton hotel just outside of town. This is where you can spot the resident flamingos before you go into the park.
Location: Unknown
Day 3 - 6 Nov 2021
Paracas National Reserve
Content: On bike spend the whole day exploring the national reserve. It’s about 40 km in all. Be sure to stop at la catedral, playa Roja, and enjoy the desert sights.
Location: Paracas
Day 3 - 6 Nov 2021
Lagunillas
Content: This small seaside town has two restaurants and they are the only place to eat lunch on your ride. Fill up on a big feast and then head back to town for an early bedtime. You’ll be exhausted from biking all day in the sun.
Location: Unknown
Day 4 - 7 Nov 2021
Islas Ballestas
Content: Wake up early for a tour of Isla Ballestas. Known as the poor mans galapagos because of all the wildlife you’ll see there. Tours start at 8AM and finish in time for the 11AM bus to Ica.
Location: Ica
Day 4 - 7 Nov 2021
Wild Olive Trattoria & Guest House
Content: After the Cruz Del Sur bus to Ica, grab a tuk tuk 10 minutes to Huacachina the desert oasis town. This is the most comfortable room for couples in town.
Wild Olive Trattoria & Guest House
Content: You won’t go far for dinner. Your hotel is known for phenomenal pizza, pasta, and sangria. Especially sangria.
Location: Huacachina
Day 4 - 7 Nov 2021
Huacachina
Content: Climb the famous dunes for sunset. Chose the biggest and be sure to leave at least an hour before sunset to give yourself enough time to enjoy the views
Location: Santiago de Surco
Day 5 - 8 Nov 2021
Huacachina
Content: This orange juice coffee combo is popular in Peru and made well at the small coffee shop near your guesthouse.
Location: Paracas
Day 5 - 8 Nov 2021
Paracas
Content: After only one night in Huacachina you’ll want to return to Ica and take the bus to Nazca. The ride is short and scenic.
Location: San Juan de Marcona
Day 5 - 8 Nov 2021
CASA BLANCA
Content: Another great guesthouse locally owned and centrally located for cheap.
Location: Nasca
Day 5 - 8 Nov 2021
Mamashana Cafe Restaurante
Content: The only good restaurant in town. You’ll eat here for every meal because it’s so tasty. Also the milkshakes are great for midday.
Location: Nazca
Day 6 - 9 Nov 2021
Nazca
Content: This is why you’re in Nazca. To see the lines from above. This 30 minute flight is $60 per person and you’ll get to fly in a small plane (book with your guesthouse or at the little airport) over the mysterious lines. If you get motion sickness take pills or a patch because it can be a rough ride.
Location: Nasca
Day 6 - 9 Nov 2021
Mamashana Cafe Restaurante
Content: The lunch deal at your new fave Nazca restaurant. This is the best deal in town and a filling enough meal enough for two.