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From Lima\u2019s 80s \u2018chicha\u2019 street art neighbourhoods and Virgilio Mart\u00ednez\u2019s cocoa lab in the Andes to the solitary Huaypo lagoon and Awana Kancha, the \u201cweaver\u2019s palace\u201d.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">On this journey, we\u2019ll take you on an unforgettable expedition through some of its most enchanting sites and off-the-beaten-track secrets. The dramatic cliffs of Lima, the cloud forests of the Sacred Valley, the aqueducts of Tambomachay. Along the way, you\u2019ll be led by some of the best and friendliest guides that Peru has to offer. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The heart of the Inca Empire from around 1100 to 1533 AD, the spirit of nature and tradition runs deep in Peru. Of course, there\u2019s the \u2018floating castle\u2019 of Machu Picchu. But there\u2019s a lot more. 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