Bartering in la Plaza de Armas en Cusco: Or How I Learned Not to Spend the Same Amount For Dinner as You Would at Home

Any trek through Peru will undoubtedly include a passage through Machu Picchu and a stop in the neighboring majestic city of Cusco. As the historic capital of Peru, the city hosts almost a million visitors a year creating a eclectic mixture of historical architecture, local culture and backpackers from all over the world. However, this [...]

Managing Money in Peru: Change. ¿Tienen?

Upon arriving in Peru, you will be surprised at how much money you don’t spend on transportation, souvenirs, and food.  However, if you’re like me—coming from a country where no bill is too large to change—adjusting to Peruvian economics may be another story.
The moral of this story comes at the beginning: hang on to your [...]