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From forgotten tropical jungles filled with Incan ruins to the icy mountaintops of the Andes, the mystical qualities and legendary history of Peru and its people provide the average traveler with a bounty of once-in-a-lifetime experiences at very affordable prices.
www.peru-explorer.com Peru Gateway Travel offers a plethora of information for travel to various destinations in Peru, from tour and hiking options to photo galleries, hotel info and discount airfare. You should have no problem planning your trip here. www.inkaterra.com No visit to Peru would be complete without an excursion to Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas." At 8,000 feet above sea level, this abandoned ruin of the Inca empire is considered a sacred place by Peruvians. www.hotelsanantonioabad.com The Hotel San Antonio Abad is conveniently located near the commercial and financial center of the Miraflores district in Lima. With airport pickup, Internet access and an American breakfast included in the price, this hotel is a steal for $50-$65 a night. www.laketiticaca.org Lake Titicaca, the largest lake in South America, sits on the border of Bolivia and Peru. The lake has 41 islands to explore. Although the island of Isla del Sol has no roads, it has more than 180 Incan ruins and is accessible from the town of Copacabana on the Bolivian side.