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You're planning a trip to Peru. You have 37 tabs open, you're in six Facebook groups, and someone
who went to Machu Picchu exactly once is suddenly your travel expert. It's time to close a…
those tabs and jumpstart this adventure.
Welcome to Oh La Peru - What To know Before You Go. I'm Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas. I'm an LA girl, a former television producer, an independent for travel advisor, and the woman behind the blog, ohlalima.com. My husband is half Peruvian, we own a home on Peru's northern coast, and I've spent more than 15 years traveling there. I love an adventure. I also love a beautiful room, a great meal, and knowing when the upgrade is actually worth it. Because having high standards doesn't mean you enjoy wasting money.
Each episode answers one real question. Should you visit Cusco or the Sigurd Valley first? How worried should you be about altitude? Which Lima restaurants deserve your reservations and which are mostly hype? And where do you find the textiles, jewelry, and other treasures worth bringing home?
You'll get my honest recommendations, firsthand experiences, and occasional conversations with chefs, guides, physicians, and other people who know what they're talking about. I'm not here to give you every option. I'm here to help you choose the best. We'll keep it short, useful, and fun - because planning your vacation shouldn't become your second job.
If you want to join our community and experience Peru with curiosity, comfort, and a little fabulousness, you're in the right place. Welcome to Oh La Peru. Follow us now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. What to know before you go. And yes...we're going shopping.