Travel to Coastal Peru
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Travel to Coastal Peru

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 17, 20261 hr 8 min

Hear about travel to coastal Peru as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jorge Salas of New Paths Expeditions about the archaeology, wildlife, food, and living cultures of Peru beyond Machu Picchu. Jorge argues that Peru’s Pacific coast deserves far more attention from travelers. This dry coastal desert preserves thousands of years of history, including adobe pyramids, elaborate tombs, ancient textiles, and the remains of civilizations that flourished long before the Incas. The trip begins in Lima, where Jorge recommends arriving, spending the night near the airport, and heading south the next morning. The drive fo...

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This episode is sponsored by Smart Travel, a new podcast from NerdWallet. You know that one friend who always finds the best travel deals, picks the right cards and somehow ends up in first class for the price of Coach? Smart Travel is like that friend, but in podcast form.

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Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks to Smart Travel for sponsoring this episode of Amateur Traveler. Have you ever had the urge to sneak behind the Cordoned-Off areas of a museum or roam the halls after closing time?

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