Is Peru bike friendly?
Some parts of Peru are bike friendly. In general, rural areas are good places to ride bikes, especially in the Sacred Valley, Arequipa, and outside Cusco. Travelers can often rent mountain bikes in these areas and ride single-track routes through the mountains.
Riding bikes in Peru's cities is less common. Bikers will have to compete with cars and may be put in dangerous situations. For this reason, it's not advised to ride bikes in larger cities.
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The name Arequipa comes from "Ari, Quepay," which means "Yes, you may stay" in the local Quechua language. Not surprisingly, Arequipa is very welcoming and well worth the visit with its amazing architecture, bustling city center, and friendly atmosphere.
Cusco
Nestling in the dip of the Watanay River Valley, from above the city of Cusco takes the shape of a puma, which some historians theorize was a purposeful design. As the city expands, its borders creep up the sides of the surrounding mountains, but puma statues, fountains, and signs keep the big cat’s status of unofficial city mascot.
The Sacred Valley
The first inhabitants of the Sacred Valley treasured this land not only for its dramatic landscapes and sweeping vistas—the Sacred Valley also offered ample opportunities for agriculture, and had plentiful water just beyond the reaches of the parched desert. Its fertility was the result of a sunny climate and the Río Urubamba coursing through the valley.
