Layover Ideas: Cusco

Looking out at the rooftops of beautiful Cusco, Peru
(photo: creative commons ianz on Flickr)

Have a layover coming up in Cusco? Wondering what you could do with your time? Here's a little inspiration.

We've gathered the following resources - tips, stories and layover ideas - to help you get the most out of your time here... [read more].

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Amazing Race Canada - Week 7: YQB, YFB

Week 7 of The Amazing Race Canada took the teams about as far north in Canada as you can go... but we are getting ahead of ourselves.

 

Quebec City is Canada's only walled city...

The teams began in Quebec City, which we wrote about in our Week 6 blog post. Before we leave this amazing spot, a few more facts about Quebec City:

• Quebec City's old town (Vieux-Québec) is the only remaining fortified walled city north of Mexico
• Vieux-Québec has been declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site
• There are lots of things you can do in Quebec City - here are just a few

From Quebec City Airport (YQB), the teams flew north north north to Iqaluit, Nunavut. [continue reading]

Iguazu Falls: Which Airport to Choose? (IGR, IGU)

Sunset over Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side

The famous Iguazu Falls are one of the world's most stunning sights. The waterfalls border two countries, Argentina and Brazil, and can be visited from either side. The Iguazu Falls are shared by the Iguazú National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park (Brazil), both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

If you plan to visit Iguazu Falls, there are TWO AIRPORTS to choose from.

Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) serves the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls.

Cataratas del Iguazú Airport (IATA: IGR, ICAO: SARI) is the gateway for visitors to the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls. IGR Airport is located in the city of Puerto Iguazú, in Misiones province, Argentina. Your best bet for an Cataratas del Iguazú Airport transfer is a shuttle. Details on all airport transfer options are outlined in our Cataratas del Iguazú Airport (IGR) Guide.

Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) serves the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls.

Foz do Iguaçu Airport (IATA: IGU, ICAO: SBFI) is the gateway for visitors to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. IGU Airport is located about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the town of Foz do Iguaçu, in Paraná province, Brazil. Your best bet for a Foz do Iguaçu Airport transfer is a taxi. Details on all airport transfer options are included in our Foz do Iguaçu Airport (IGU) Guide.

To learn more about Iguazu Falls, check out:

• UNESCO World Heritage Site: Iguazu Falls
• Wikitravel: Iguazu Falls