Soles in Lima,Peru

Hi, We will be flying into Lima from Quito. we will have US dollars. I understand the exchange rate at the airport is bad and it is better to do currency exchange in the city of Lima. Is there a way to get into Lima via taxi without exchanging money at the airport?

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Tahuayo Lodge, Amazon

Hi, For those of you interested in important positive social changes, this September/October a women’s high school- to the best of my knowledge the first of its kind in this part of the Amazon- will be opening along the river. Dolly Beaver, wife of Dr. Paul Beaver, who developed the Tahuayo Lodge, has been the force…

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Chile itinerary–Patagonia or Atacama desert?,

Hi, We are planning a bike trip in Chile next November around the central coast and wine country of Chile. Either before or after the bike trip, we want to spend another week, either in Patagonia or the Atacama desert. Santiago would be our departure point and we will see Valpo as part of the…

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Hi, We will be in Salta for app. 3 days We don’t like traveling in groups and are thinking

of renting a vehicle but I can only drive an automatic. Has anyone used a car rental

agency that has automatics? Otherwise, the next best thing could be to hire a driver

although we’d rather not. If anyone does have any names of auto rental agencies…

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