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No each of these countries has a different set of carriers. Even where the name is similar such as Claro Peru and Claro Argentina the SIM chips do not work on each others networks.
However the solution is simple. Just buy a cheap unlocked phone here (most phones in South America that I have seen have been unlocked) and buy a new pre-paid SIM chip in each ...
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I live in Peru. Since 2011, the tax has been added to the ticket price (as has long been practiced by American Airlines). Once in a while, a travel agent will forget to add the TUUA and you will have to pay it at the airport; but this is very rare.
So, there is a departure tax ($30.74 for international and $8.72 for domestic), but you shouldn't have to ...
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Yes you can buy your tickets for Machu Picchu and transport to Machu Picchu your self online.
Check out this link for info on how to buy tickets to Machu Picchu: http://www.bestofcusco.com/how-to-buy-tickets-to-machu-picchu/ Make sure you buy well in advance for June - August peak season particularly for Huayna Picchu as this hike is now limited to 400 ...
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Regarding those news, there was a huge debate about it here in Peru mostly because this was not based on reliable information. After the US Embassy posted this news, the government did a evaluation of the security around Macchu Picchu and even the Embassador Rose Likins visited Peru. However, they still recommend to not get closer to the VRAEM (Valley of ...
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Even if you're with a tour group, you almost all enter at the same point, and will be buying tickets at the gate.
It's important to note that while there's generally a few thousand a day at Machu Picchu, they severely restrict the numbers each day for Huayana Picchu. So if you want one of those (2x200 I believe), you need to make sure you're on the first ...
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Unless you are planning being there outside of opening hours or for a purpose other than tourism, that is not the case.
When entering the reserve, you buy an entrance ticket. They are valid for one or two days. There is no need to acquire this ticket in advance, doing so at the main gate is typical. Some travel agencies, at least those in Peru, may be able ...
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