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freetrucker53Member20 December 2009 19:48:01

I was in Peru a few months ago, mostly Lima. However because I went to Machu Piccu I spent a few nights in Cusco. My question is: I thought in the mountains it was hard to cook because the atmosphere is thin and you can't get the temperature of what you're cooking to a desired degree which is why people use pressure cookers. However I didn't see any pressure cookers up there and the food was o.k. to me. Just wondering.

I am going back soon and does anybody have info about Iquitos? I was warned about bug infections. Thanks, Gordon

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uwwgalActive member08 January 2010 16:08:06

i went to iquitos in sept. it is fine. i didnt take any medicines, and i didnt get any infections. it is kinda a dirty gross city, but the jungle is really cool... and there are pink dolphins in the amazon river! the zoo is worth a visit... but be aware that it is a third world zoo and not a first world zoo... and the butterfly garden is soooo neat... its also an animal orphanage.. i highly recommend that. do NOT go to the Boras... its a huge rip off and not in the least bit authentic.

have funnnn! oh... get a hotel that has air conditioning and a pool

rafacindy New member

Member since 22 December 2009

rafacindyNew member15 January 2010 01:49:38

go pacaya - samiria national parc

marti..rock Member

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marti..rockMember26 March 2011 23:17:24

oh! I am Peruviam, YOu should have gone to the highlands, and see HOw they cook in " Ollas de barro y a leña" That is a must. I Have family in the Highlands and they do.
NOt to say that there is a national dish called, Pachamanca, which is literary cook underground by hot stones.
byebye. PD I had to write something in a forum, before star sending mssages.

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