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In reply to the discussion: Trip report for Peru, Machu Picchu [View all]

Chakaconcarne

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5. I didn't like cusco
Wed Nov 1, 2017, 01:28 PM
Nov 2017

with the exception of some of the restaurants.....you will get pestered every 5 minutes to buy something. everywhere i went i felt like i was trying to get ripped off...very predatory in terms of selling methods unlike anywhere i had been during my trip. 2 cholitas tried to pick pocket me along one of the street markets outside the touristy areas. I almost kicked their ass but wised up in time. I was there too long... 1-2 days is probably good. food was awesome.

I actually had mp reservations, hotel all lined up but skipped it altogether because I was so sick of tourists and crowds and for the effort and expense to get to mp, I said forget it. I had already been in Bolivia and Peru for 2 months.

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