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Ask me anything. Where to get the best jugo de aguaje in Iquitos? Done. How to avoid altitude sickness without spending $40 on Diamox? Drink the coca tea, don't be a hero.

Yes, I know my accent is terrible. Yes, I still get excited about Inca Kola . Thank you for letting me stay. Recent Entries from PeruGuy’s Account Oct 12, 2024: Just paid 2 soles for a single plastic bag at Wong. The eco-guilt is real. The convenience is realer.

Somewhere between getting lost in the San Pedro Market in Cusco and watching the sunrise over the Rainbow Mountain, I realized I wasn't a tourist anymore. I was a resident of the magic. PeruGuy-s Account

This account is proof that Peru doesn't just grow on you—it rewires you.

Next week: “Why I spent $200 on alpaca sweaters and don’t regret a single sol.” ¡Hasta luego, causita! Ask me anything

But if you open an account here—if you deposit your patience, your curiosity, and your appetite—the interest rate is infinite.

— (a.k.a. Greg from Minnesota, but don't call me that here) How to avoid altitude sickness without spending $40

That was six years ago.