In March, the weather is usually 75F/22C during the day, 55F/13C at night. The wet season is just ending in March, so intermittent showers are possible.
Cusco - 3,400m / 11,155ft Urubamba - 2,870m / 9,420ft Machu Picchu - 2,430m / 7970ft
- If possible, arrive 1-2 days before the wedding - Going to the Valley (where Urubamba is) straight from Cusco airport will help adjust gradually - For the first day/night in Cusco: take it easy, eat lighter meals, and stay hydrated - Try mate de coca (coca leaf tea) and Sorojchi pills during the day (both have caffeine)
- Don't rent a car unless you've driven in Peru before. There are lots of options for booking transport, and it's generally inexpensive. - Pedestrians do NOT have the right of way (mostly important if traveling in Lima and Cusco). Be careful! :) - Tips: generally, 10% tip is the norm in Peru. - When paying, it’s generally cheaper to do so in the local currency (PEN) instead of USD - Higher wattage electronics (hair dryers, straighteners) may require a power converter
If you have one or two nights to spare, ABSOLUTELY! Lima is a great city to explore if you have a few extra days. It's an amazing food city. Lima hotels (many hotels to choose from, these are just some options) - JW Marriott - Hotel B - Hilton Lima Miraflores - Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel - Casa Andina Premium Miraflores Restaurants to go to (there are MANY, these are just some recs) - Panchita - Isolina - Maido (Peruvian Nikkei food) [ranked amongst the best restaurants in the world] - Central [ranked amongst the best restaurants in the world] - Pescados Capitales (Ceviche!) - Astrid y Gaston [ranked among the best restaurants in the world] - La Mar Some of these restaurants may require reservations in advance so plan ahead! Areas to visit: Miraflores, Barranco, Historic downtown Lima
Cusco is a magical city - if you have a night or two to spend there, it's definitely worth the trip. Restaurant suggestions: - Limo Restaurant - Morena Peruvian Kitchen - Incanto - Chicha - Fallen Angel - Kion - Cicciolina Hotel suggestions: - Palacio del Inka - Belmond Monasterio - Belmond Nazarenas - Inkaterra La Casona - Casa Andina Premium Cusco