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What is Aguas Calientes like? | Cultural Tours in Peru | Detour FAQ
Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, is the small village at the base of Machu Picchu, and it is the train depot for Machu Picchu. This tiny town is located 5 miles (8 km) away from of Machu Picchu at 6,500 feet above sea level (2000 meters) and has trains that depart daily for t
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What does Isabela Island feature? | Island Descriptions | Detour FAQ
Isabela Island (Albermarle):
The largest island in the Galapagos Archipelago and is over 100 kms long and extremely narrow. Six volcanoes are found on Isabella, of which two are over 1,700 meters, which are Wolf and Cerro Azul. Due to its dramatic landscape and fascinating geolog
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What does Darwin Island feature? | Island Descriptions | Detour FAQ
Darwin Island (Culpepper)
This Island is named after Charles Darwin. The waters around Darwin and Wolf Islands are said to be one of the best diving destinations in the Galapagos as well as in the world. The island itself has an area of 1.1 km and a maximum altitude of 168 meters.
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What does Fernandina Island feature? | Island Descriptions | Detour FAQ
Fernandina Island (Narborough):
Located on the west side of Isabela Island, it is the western most island in the Galapagos and is one of the most volcanically active. It is visited to see the black lava rock, mangrove forests, a variety of herons, Yellow Warblers, Pelicans, Frigates, the Mang
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What does Baltra Island feature? | Island Descriptions | Detour FAQ
For most visitors, Baltra is their entry point into the Galapagos. Home to main airport, this island sits just 27 km off the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island and has no real tourist attractions. There is also a military base for Ecuador on Baltra. You will find animals such as land iguanas, mari
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What is an Adventure Travel Marketplace? | About Detour | Detour FAQ
An adventure travel marketplace is a new way to find and purchase
trips from the world's best local travel companies. Our marketplace
is a lot like shopping comparison sites that are popular on the
internet, but with a few twists. Because adventure trips aren't
commodities (all
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What does Detour do? | About Detour | Detour FAQ
Detour is the leading online adventure travel marketplace, where travelers can choose exactly the trip they want from a select list of the world's best local outfitters, helping travelers save money and make sure their vacation dollars go directly into the local economy where they travel. Detour
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What kind of currency is used in Belize? | Belize | Detour FAQ
The local currency is the Belizean dollar. The exchange rate is US$1 = BZ$2, though many banks will give you a slightly lower rate. Most restaurants, markets, and other service providers will readily accept US dollars. They will generally give you change in Belizean dollars unless you request otherw
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What is the weather like in Belize? | Belize | Detour FAQ
The weather is similar to Southern Florida with slightly warmer winters and summers. In the winter the occasional cold fronts, “northerns” do come down from the gulf of Mexico and pass through Belize. . At these times it can be overcast, windy, rainy and choppy on the water. The dry seas
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Is the water safe to drink? | Belize | Detour FAQ
The tap water is generally not safe to drink in Belize. Bottled water is readily available at tourist sites, hotels, and restaurants. Don't forget to use bottled water when brushing your teeth as well. Ice is not always made with boiled/ bottled water. Order your beverages without ice or ask yo
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What immunizations are recommended/ required? | Belize | Detour FAQ
No immunizations are currently required for visiting Belize. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended. Medications to prevent malaria are also recommended, though some travelers opt not to take them. For the most current information, please consult your doctor and/or check out the Center for Disease
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What is Choquequirao? | Choquequirao | Detour FAQ
Choquequirao sits in the saddle of a high Andean ridge, 3000m./10,000 ft. above sea level and 1,500m./5,000 ft. above the roaring waters of the Apurimac River. Ringed by spectacular snow-capped peaks and flanked by plunging, thickly forested slopes, the city is an inspiring example of an elite
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What is Bolivia like? | Bolivia | Detour FAQ
There are few countries in the world quite as fascinating as Bolivia. This marvelous country houses the most diverse geographical environments, beginning with the gigantic Highlands in the eastern part, always protected by their eternal Guards, the majestic Andes Range. There too is the highest na
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What is does La Paz feature? | Bolivia | Detour FAQ
Altitude: 3,636 m (11,922 ft)
Average temperature: 14 C
City of 1,120,000 inhabitants is the seat of the government and center of all the industrial, cultural, banking and political activities. It was founded on October 20, 1548 by Alonso de Mendoza as a bridge fo
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What does Sucre feature? | Bolivia | Detour FAQ
Altitude: 2,790 m (9,148 ft)
Average temperature: 18 C
Sucre is the legal capital of Bolivia and seat of the Supreme Court of Justice. It was founded on September 29, 1538 and is considered as the cultural center of the Americas because of its strong cultural influence f
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What does Santa Cruz (Bolivia) feature? | Bolivia | Detour FAQ
Altitude: 437 m (1,433 ft)
Average temperature: 25 ｰC
Located in the eastern tropical area of Bolivia, Santa Cruz de la Sierra has 700,000 inhabitants and is the second largest city in the country as well as the industrial center of the lowlands. Its climate shar
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What does Cochabamba feature? | Bolivia | Detour FAQ
Altitude: 2,570 m (8,426 ft)
Average temperature: 18 ｰC
Known as the Garden City of Bolivia, Cochabamba has 408,000 inhabitants and a warm temperature year around. It is located in the central valley region and agriculture is the main source of income .
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What does Oruro feature? | Bolivia | Detour FAQ
Altitude: 3,966m (13,004 ft.)
Average temperature: 9 C
Situated on the western highlands of Bolivia, Oruro was the most important mining region in the tin boom. On the shores of Lake Poopó, it is surrounded by archeological sites of importance. Wancarani culture is
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How should I tip in Bolivia? | Bolivia | Detour FAQ
All tipping is, of course, at your own discretion and you are under no
obligation to tip. In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied
with the service you received, your tip (or lack of) will reflect this.
We suggest a range of US$6 to US$12 to your guide per day dependin
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What is Community Based Tourism? | Sustainable Travel | Detour FAQ
Community based tourism is the epitome of sustainable tourism, as it begins with local communities. It is tourism that is based in the community territory, and where the community as a whole or its members have substantial control and involvement of the tourism project. A major proportion of
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Should I get travel insurance when I travel? | General Travel | Detour FAQ
YES! Trip insurance does not cost much but can save you a huge loss in
case you must cancel your trip for some reason at the last moment.
Based on our experience, trip cancellation due to unexpected medical
circumstances is quite common.
Many trips require that you have insurance and we always r
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What does Detour do? | Detour how to's, procedures, policies | Detour FAQ
Detour is the leading online adventure travel marketplace, where travelers can choose exactly the trip they want from a select list of the world's best local outfitters, helping travelers save money and make sure their vacation dollars go directly into the local economy where they travel. Detour
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What is altitude sickness? | Peru | Detour FAQ
Peru is famous for it's impressive altitude; many of it's most popular
destinations sit at 8,000 feet above sea level. Cusco, the hub for many
treks including the Classic Inca Trail, is 11,600 ft above sea level.
Altitude sickness can begin to affect people at 6,500 feet a
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Where is Peru? | Peru | Detour FAQ
Peru is part of continental South America; it is an equatorial country on the western side of the continent. Its neighbors include Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, Chile to the south, and both Ecuador and Columbia to the north. The Pacific Ocean borders the west side of Peru.
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What is the Inca Trail? | Peru | Detour FAQ
The Inca Trail, as it’s now known, was the Royal Highway that led pilgrims and officials of the Empire to the Sacred City of the Incas. Although there are thousands of mile of Inca Trail in South America, the trail known as the Inca Trail is the only way to reach Machu Pichu on foot. For most
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What is Aguas Calientes like? | Peru | Detour FAQ
Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, is the small village at the base of Machu Picchu, and it is the train depot for Machu Picchu. This tiny town is located 5 miles (8 km) away from of Machu Picchu at 6,500 feet above sea level (2000 meters) and has trains that depart daily for t
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What vaccinations should I get to travel to Peru? | Peru | Detour FAQ
No vaccinations are required for travel to Peru from the USA. Call the CDC Travelers' Hot Line at 888-232-3228 or visit the website (www.cdc.gov/travel). Most travelers receive inoculations for Hepatitis A, Typhoid Fever and Tetanus. If traveling to the Amazon region, you should consider Malaria
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What is the currency in Peru? | Peru | Detour FAQ
Peru changed the law last year so that everything is now priced in Peruvian Nuevo Soles (PEN). US dollars and Peruvian Nuevo Soles are still fairly interchangeable in hotels and restaurants, but they will probably give you a poor rate. It is important to note that in the country-side, Soles are no
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How much cash should I bring with me to Peru? | Peru | Detour FAQ
It is recommend that travelers bring in at least $500 (in US dollars)
cash each, then change into PEN at the change house in the airport
arrivals and ask the teller to explain what a false Sol note looks
like. You can then use your debit card to access dollars from your US
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What can I do about altitude sickness? | Trekking in Peru | Detour FAQ
Peru is famous for its impressive altitude; many of its most popular destinations sit at 8,000 feet above sea level. Cusco, the hub for many treks including the Classic Inca Trail, is 11,600 ft above sea level.
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What is altitude sickness? | Trekking in Peru | Detour FAQ
Peru is famous for it's impressive altitude; many of it's most popular
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What kind of footwear do I need? | Trekking in Peru | Detour FAQ
Take strong, comfortable footwear. Heavy boots are probably not required or advised; all you need is something that you can walk in all day, that gives good traction and which supports the ankle. Lightweight modern hiking boots are probably ideal. Remember to wear your boots in thoroughly before you
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How fit should I be for a trek? | Trekking in Peru | Detour FAQ
It depends on how challenging the trek is. In general, you should be comfortable hiking for about 5 hours. To see the level of difficulty for a given trek, you should review Detour's Difficulty Rating, which is on each trip's overview page. Also, customer's reviews can be helpful.
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What happens in case of a medical emergency while I'm trekking? | Trekking in Peru | Detour FAQ
All treks featured by Detour include first aide kits and guides will have relevant safety training as well. For more specifics on training, certification, and safety awards won, please visit the provider information page through the Detour website. However, medical expenses beyond first-aide, incl
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All treks featured by Detour include first aide kits and guides will have relevant safety training as well. For more specifics on training, certification, and safety awards won, please visit the provider information page through the Detour website. However, medical expenses beyond first-aide, incl
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Is there only one Inca Trail? | Trekking in Peru | Detour FAQ
No, there are actually hundreds of trails constructed by the Incas in Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. You can hike on a number of these non-permitted trails for a truly off-the-beaten-path adventure. The Inca Trail for which you need a permit is the only trail that leads directly into Machu Picchu. Tra
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The Inca Trail, as it’s now known, was the Royal Highway that led pilgrims and officials of the Empire to the Sacred City of the Incas. Although there are thousands of mile of Inca Trail in South America, the trail known as the Inca Trail is the only way to reach Machu Pichu on foot. For most
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How cold will it get on my trek? | Trekking in Peru | Detour FAQ
Because of the high altitude, the temperature can vary and get very cool, especially during the Andean winter (May - September) when the temperature can drop to below zero degrees (Celsius) at night. There is still potential for it to be very cool at other times of the year, so it is recommended tha
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What is Aguas Calientes like? | Trekking in Peru | Detour FAQ
Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, is the small village at the base of Machu Picchu, and it is the train depot for Machu Picchu. This tiny town is located 5 miles (8 km) away from of Machu Picchu at 6,500 feet above sea level (2000 meters) and has trains that depart daily for t
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