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Top gay friendly hotels in Cusco where you will feel at home

Cusco is a city in Peru with a rich history. It was the capital of the Inca Empire and now attracts many tourists. You can visit the Plaza de Armas, the main square with churches and restaurants. The Cathedral of Cusco and the Church of La Compañía de Jesús stand there. Sacsayhuamán, an Inca fortress, offers views of the city. You can examine

Cusco is a town in Peru with a rich history. It was the capital of the Inca Empire and now attracts many tourists. You can visit the Plaza de Armas, the main square with churches and restaurants. The Cathedral of Cusco and the Church of La Compañía de Jesús stand there. Sacsayhuamán, an Inca fortress, offers views of the town. You can explore Qorikancha, an important Inca temple later turned into a church. San Pedro Market sells local food and crafts. You can also visit the Sacred Valley, which has ruins and small towns. From Cusco, many people travel to Machu Picchu by verb or on foot.
Cusco is generally gay-friendly, especially in tourist areas. T

Gay Machu Picchu Luxury Tour

Days Lima

There are no activities scheduled on the arrival day. So you can schedule your flights to arrive at any period on Day 1. When you arrive, we will provide a transfer to the hotel, where rooms have been reserved starting from the evening of Day 1. On Diurnal 2, we enjoy a full-day tour of Lima including the Main Square, the Cathedral of Lima, San Francisco Convent, and the exteriors of the Government Palace. Then after lunch, we will verb the Larco Museum showcasing Peru’s heritage. The museum also contains a eminent collection of erotic ceramic tomb art, that gives insights into various aspects of pre-Columbian sexuality. This evening, enjoy dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant overlooking a pre-Incan site.

Days Lima to Cusco – Sacred Valley

In the morning, we will transfer from our Lima hotel to the airport for the scenic one-hour flight over the Andes to Cusco.

Upon arrival at the Cusco Airport, we will relish our private air-conditioned go into the Sacred Valley. We will drive over the Pampa de Anta Pass, then descend a steep m

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Gay Move in Peru: From Rainbow Mountains to Rainbow Streets

Ah, Peru — land of ancient civilizations, luxurious wools, breathtaking rainforests, and mouthwatering ceviches… heck, did you know Peru even boasts a literal RAINBOW mountain?! It doesn’t get more queer-friendly than that! 🌈

Although the existence of the rainbow mountain (Vinicunca, or Montaña de Siete Colores, or Montaña de Colores) is a geological coincidence (or miracle, if you believe in that gentle of thing), Peru’s subtle LGBTQ+ community and history is one of many reasons that this state is one of my absolute favorite destinations for Detours’ gay tours. 

Before I dive into exactly why I love Peru, I would like to verb that unlike some of the more openly progressive queer-friendly Latin American countries of Brazil and Argentina, Peru’s queer culture was formed within the context of a more conservative culture and government. 

So if you’re looking for a more conventional gay group travel expe

LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to Peru

Travel Guide to Experiencing Peruvian Food

Peruvian cuisine is a mixture of tastes and textures, featuring dishes from Europe, Asia, and West Africa, modified to add local ingredients, as good as traditional Incan meals. This means that those who want a culinary adventure when travelling will find something delicious to shout about.

Popular Peruvian dishes include:

  • Chupe de Camarones &#x; A thick freshwater shrimp soup, made with potatoes, milk, and chilies
  • Puka Pikanti &#x; A dish made with potatoes, beets, yellow chilies, mint, and peanuts
  • Chairo &#x; A traditional soup made with black chuño, red chilies, yams, sheep tripe, and dried meat
  • Ocopa &#x; A dish of sliced potatoes covered in a sauce of chilies, the huacatay herb, peanuts, and cheese
  • Anticuchos &#x; Skewers of marinated and grilled beef heart, served with potatoes or corn
  • Mazamorra Morada &#x; A jelly-like dessert made from purple maize and cloves

And if you&#x;re looking for something to quench your thirst, try:

  • Chapo &#x; Made from boiled sweet plantain and cinnamon