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David & Michelle
Please Join Us For Our Amazon Wedding!
4th of January 2025
Cemayu Lodge
Oxapampa, Peru
Details
Small 3 Day Destination Wedding
with our Closest Relatives and Friends.
Accommodations at Cemayu Lodge.
Check-in: Friday, January 3rd
Check-out: Sunday, January 5th
RSVP by Oct 31. We'll book rooms for everyone and let you know the exact price later (the prices are reasonable).
Dresscode: Formal or Cocktail
Ceremony: Outdoors on grass (weather permitting), choose shoes accordingly.
Plus One: If you wish to bring an extra guest, please talk to us first.
Registry/Gifts: Your presence is more than enough! If you still wish to give, a contribution to our honey moon expenses would be appreciated.
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Getting There
From Lima, take a 10 hour Luxury Buss with 170° incline seats. Choose between day or night buss. The seats are extremely comfortable (the best busses I've ever travelled on), so it's easy to sleep. On the other hand you'll be crossing the Andes with beautiful views, so the ride is an adventure in itself.
To Do in Peru
Flights to and from Lima are cheaper before and after the holidays, so if you have the option to spend a couple of weeks in Peru, we would highly recommend it! Peru is a huge country with loads to see and do! You'd probably need a month just to do most major activities. Here's a list of some of the best activities in Peru.
1. Explore Lima
Start your trip in the capital, Lima, where you can explore the historic city center, visit museums like the Larco Museum, and enjoy the renowned Peruvian cuisine in districts such as Miraflores and Barranco.
2. Visit Cusco
Explore the former Inca capital Cusco with its impressive colonial architecture, charming streets, and important archaeological sites like Sacsayhuamán and Qorikancha.
3. Machu Picchu
No trip to Peru is complete without a visit to the iconic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. You can take the train or hike the Inca Trail to reach this incredible site.
4. Hike the Inca Trail
For the adventurous, hike the classic Inca Trail (a four-day trek) that takes you through stunning landscapes and ancient ruins, culminating at Machu Picchu.
5. Explore the Sacred Valley:
Explore the Sacred Valley, where you can visit traditional villages, markets, and archaeological sites such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Moray.
6. Visit Lake Titicaca
Take a trip to Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake, and visit the floating Uros islands as well as Taquile Island, known for its traditional weavings.
7. Colca Canyon
Explore Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest canyons, where you can see condors soaring and enjoy impressive views and thermal baths.
8. Nazca Lines
Fly over the Nazca Lines to see the mysterious geoglyphs created by the ancient Nazca culture.
9. Ballestas Islands
Take a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands (sometimes called "the poor man’s Galapagos") where you can see sea lions, penguins, and a variety of bird species.
10. Amazon Rainforest
Experience the Amazon jungle in the region around Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado, where you can go on jungle tours, see exotic wildlife, and learn about the rich biodiversity.
11. Visit Arequipa
Discover the beautiful city of Arequipa, known as "the White City" for its buildings made of white volcanic stone, as well as the Santa Catalina Monastery and the impressive El Misti volcano.
12. Huacachina Oasis
Visit the small oasis town of Huacachina, where you can go sandboarding and take a dune buggy tour in the sand dunes.
13. Paracas National Reserve
Explore Paracas National Reserve, a protected area with stunning coastlines, dramatic rock formations, and rich marine life.
14. Wine Tasting in Ica
Visit the vineyards in the Ica region to taste Peruvian wine and pisco, the country’s national drink.
To Eat in Peru
Peru has one of the best cuisines in the world, with a wide variety of dishes to taste. Here is the list of the most delicious foods you can try, along with a brief description of each dish. Fish is best by the coast, and meat inland (like Oxapampa). The first two are the two options for the Reception (plus an unspecified vegetarian and vegan option).
Pachamanca:
Pachamanca (from Quechua pacha "earth", manka "pot") is a traditional Peruvian dish baked with the aid of hot stones. It includes pork, yuca, potatoes, sweet potatoes, beans and tamales, marinated in herbs and spices.
Mixed Grill:
Beef and Chicken with yuca, plantain and fresh salad.
Ceviche:
A cold dish made from fresh raw fish marinated in lemon or lime juice, often mixed with chili, coriander, onion, and other spices. It is usually served with corn and sweet potato.
Lomo Saltado:
A fusion dish with influences from Chinese and Peruvian cuisine, consisting of sautéed beef, onions, tomatoes, and fried potatoes, often served with rice.
Pollo a la Brasa:
Marinated grilled chicken roasted to perfection, often seasoned with a special blend of herbs and served with French fries and salad.
Aji de Gallina:
A creamy chicken stew with a sauce made from aji amarillo (yellow chili pepper), nuts, and cheese. It is typically served with rice and boiled potatoes.
Causa Rellena:
A cold potato dish where mashed potatoes are mixed with aji amarillo and lime juice and layered with fillings such as chicken, tuna, or avocado and mayonnaise.
Anticuchos:
Grilled meat skewers, usually made from beef heart, marinated in a mixture of vinegar, garlic, cumin, and aji panca (red chili pepper), and grilled to perfection.
Papa a la Huancaína:
Boiled potato slices covered in a creamy sauce made from cheese, aji amarillo, milk, and crackers, often served as an appetizer.
Rocoto Relleno:
A spicy dish from Arequipa consisting of rocoto (a type of Peruvian chili pepper) stuffed with meat, onions, spices, and sometimes cheese, topped with an egg and baked.
Tacu Tacu:
A dish made from leftover rice and beans that are fried together until they form a crispy crust, often served with a steak or fried egg.
Chupe de Camarones:
A rich shrimp soup from Arequipa, made with shrimp, potatoes, corn, beans, rice, and sometimes a splash of milk or cream.
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