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Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca

Peruvian delicious food, unique culture, and fascinating history are part of me! And as a good cusqueñian, I am very proud of my culture and heritage.

I have lived and worked in the USA and made many friends there. Before that having worked on cruise ships in the past, gave me the opportunity to visit many places around the world too!

I traveled all around Peru from North to South and fell in love with it more and more, so I decided to settle in Cusco, my birthplace.

With all these life experiences I know the importance of quality services. I have discovered my passion for traveling and love helping others find their perfect journey.

My goal isn't just to design trips but to create a passion to travel in my homeland.

How did you get involved in travel?

"I started working at a young age in tourism while I was finalizing the university. I felt fascinated with all the stories my clients shared about their trips, and I wished to go abroad, so I decided to work and travel around the world! I didn’t hesitate when I had the chance to work on a cruise ship! After this amazing experience, I had this unique opportunity to work in the USA and went happily. There I made many friends and enjoyed my time. At my return from all my travels, I felt I needed to visit my homeland so I did and just fall in love all over again with Peru. I decided to settle down here and now I am happy to be able to help others with perfect and unique customized trips!"

Liz Karen is part of the following groups: Bolivia Travel Agents, Peru Travel Agents, Peru Family Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Liz Karen

It was a good trip. There were a couple of t...
Peru | Dec 26 - Jan 3, 2025

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Jewels H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 04, 2025
It was a good trip. There were a couple of things that I would have changed but the hotels were nice, and the rides were on time and reliable. Read more

It was a good trip. There were a couple of things that I would have changed but the hotels were nice, and the rides were on time and reliable.

Hotel Reviews
La Hacienda Bahía Paracas
Paracas

this hotel was really nice. right on the beach. The pool was nice. You had tp ay for and reserve the hot tub which is weird because even if you pay and reserve it you may not be the only family there and we were not allowed to bring our kids who were 16

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it was a little out of the way and the beach was not nice
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Novotel Cusco
Cusco

the new years eve buffet was not great b/c there was no where to sit and it was super loud but the food was good. the hotel was nice overall.

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Location
right near the square
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Aranwa Sacred Valley
Urubamba

this is really cool hotel. the massage was great. very interesting! we got shocked in the jacuzzi tub several times and had to call staff to fix it. the food was great. And the staff was really nice

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Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

the bathroom was really nice. the buffet breakfast was not great but everything else was.

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Location
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hard to find anyone at the front desk.
Cleanliness & Comfort
it is a nice hotel
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Jewels,
Thank you for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure helping plan your trip. I hope it left you with beautiful memories.
Take care.
Liz.

Absolutely wonderful trip, one of the best in my life!
Peru | May 27 - Jun 6, 2024

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Alexander K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025

Absolutely wonderful trip, one of the best among all trips I have made in my life!

Liz Karen has done absolutely brilliant work organising this trip for me and accommodating all my requests. And she and her colleagues were absolutely amazing when my flight from Chachapoyas to Lima was cancelled and they needed to get me to Lima in time for me to catch my international flight! Special thanks to Liz for her help with getting the refund from the airline for this cancelled flight!!! :)

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi ALex,
It was truly a pleasure to help you plan your trip to Peru! I’m so happy to hear you had a great time.
I hope Peru left you with unforgettable memories, and we’d love to welcome you back sometime soon!
Take care!
Liz.

The trip of a lifetime!
Peru | Jan 8 - Jan 16, 2025

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Kara H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Every part of our trip was incredible and we couldn’t have done it without the Kim Kim team! From their advice during the planning to the guides that introduced us to the incredible sights, sounds and flavors of Peru, we truly experienced the trip of a lifetime!

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Kara,
Thank you for sharing your experience!! I’ll make sure to share your kind words with the guides and the whole team. 😊
Looking forward to assisting you with more trips in LATAM in the future!
Best,
Liz

Two bucket list items in one Peru trip.
Peru | Dec 19 - Dec 31, 2024

Craig
Craig A.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2025

Liz put together an amazing trip that got us to the Amazon rainforest and to hike the Inca trail. All the details were perfect and even last minute changes were handled easily.

There were many times that had I had plan this myself I would have chosen the wrong approach from the types of tours to the places to see and what is possible in the area.

Highly recommend Peru and Liz.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Craig,
I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Peru! I’ll share your review with the guides and our team—they’ll love reading it.
Looking forward to helping you with future adventures in LATAM!
Take care,
Liz.

Every bit of the planning of this trip was pe...
Peru | Dec 20 - Jan 4, 2025

Alison
Alison M.
Wheat Ridge, CO | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2025
Every bit of the planning of this trip was perfect! Liz did an amazing job planning it from pick up to drop off flights and all. Each and every guide we had was amazing. So knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the culture, food and people.The hotels she picked out were perfect! We were never waiting for any of our guides or drivers. Each and everyone of them was standing there waiting for us. They were kind and punctual. Peru is one of the most amazing countries I have ever... Read more

Every bit of the planning of this trip was perfect! Liz did an amazing job planning it from pick up to drop off flights and all. Each and every guide we had was amazing. So knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the culture, food and people.The hotels she picked out were perfect! We were never waiting for any of our guides or drivers. Each and everyone of them was standing there waiting for us. They were kind and punctual. Peru is one of the most amazing countries I have ever visited and this trip planning made that possible. I felt that the price we paid for this trip was more than fair for the level of service we received. My children had an unforgettable experience everywhere we went in Peru. Liz also suggested we spend New Year's Eve in Cusco. That was the most amazing New Year's I have ever had!! It was so festive and exciting! We cannot wait to book another trip with Liz to see more countries in South America!!

Hotel Review
Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa
Paracas, Pisco, Ica

This hotel was clean and perfectly situated right on Paracas Bay. The pool was huge and they gave us catamaran rides out to the reserve. We saw lots of wildlife. It was the best hotel we stayed at on our entire trip.

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Right on Paracas Bay.
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One was friendlier than the next!
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Activity Review
Private transfer to {{end_location}}: Huacachina Adventure
Private transfer to {{end_location}}: Huacachina Adventure
Peru

This was definitely my kids's favorite part of our entire Peru trip!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Alison ,
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that our guides made your trip unforgettable.
I’ll be sure to share this with Lisbeth and the whole team.
Sending hugs from the Andean Travel Experience family!
Liz.

Awesome experience!
Peru | Nov 19 - Dec 5, 2024

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Kimberly D.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024
Everything was amazing!
Liz Karen was extremely responsive to our desires and changing needs and put together a wonderful itinerary which worked without a glitch!
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Everything was amazing!
Liz Karen was extremely responsive to our desires and changing needs and put together a wonderful itinerary which worked without a glitch!

Hotel Reviews
Posada Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios

A great adventure! Wonderful staff and delicious meals. Really appreciated the borrowing of rubber boots! Special note to our guide at Posada Amazonas Lodge who had an awesome knowledge of every animal and their sound from monkeys and macaws to frogs and ants (and could find them in the undergrowth) and every leaf or fruit and their use, taste and growth cycle.

Authenticity & Character
A jungle experience with all the comforts of home
Location
Loved seeing and hearing all the animals!
Staff
Our guide, Josemel, was absolutely amazing! He was very informative on flora and fauna and culture. There was no question he couldn’t answer right down to Latin nomenclature!
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Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Urubamba

Very nice cottage and main building with excellent dining

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Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

Good location. Big jacuzzi tub but jets didn’t work. Great breakfast

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Location
Loved overlooking the river
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Great hotel with excellent bar, restaurant breakfast buffet and bagged breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Wonderful decor and displays. Courtyard with fireplace
Location
Fun area to walk around
Staff
Very helpful with all our questions on local amenities
Cleanliness & Comfort
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno
Lago Titicaca, Puno
Authenticity & Character
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Nice location overlooking reed marsh, not close to town
Staff
Helpful when needed
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pullman Lima Miraflores
Miraflores, Lima
Authenticity & Character
Modern character
Location
Good location for walking around
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Dec 18, 2024

Hi Kimberly,
Thanks so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to organize a trip for you 😊.
I hope you left with wonderful memories of Peru and that we will see you back soon! :)
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! 🎄
Liz.

What an amazing, flawless, and fabulous trip!...
Peru | Nov 19 - Dec 5, 2024

Kathy
Kathy S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2024
What an amazing, flawless, and fabulous trip! Thanks to Karen for helping us plan an exciting adventure. And thanks to Lisbeth for providing quick responses to any and all questions during our trip. We all fell in love with Peru and would definitely travel with KimKim again. Thank you for helping us create so many wonderful memories! Read more

What an amazing, flawless, and fabulous trip! Thanks to Karen for helping us plan an exciting adventure. And thanks to Lisbeth for providing quick responses to any and all questions during our trip. We all fell in love with Peru and would definitely travel with KimKim again. Thank you for helping us create so many wonderful memories!

Hotel Reviews
Pullman Lima Miraflores
Miraflores, Lima
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Conveniently located. Nice amenities.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Posada Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios

Amazing food. Loved the open wall in the room to the jungle. Incredible guides and activities!

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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Dec 18, 2024

Hi Kathy,
Happy to hear you had such an amazing experience in Peru!
I wish you all the best for this new year 2025 😊
Please take care and let me know if we can help you somehow in the future!
Liz.

Great time in Peru.
Peru | Nov 24 - Nov 30, 2024

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Joel C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 07, 2024
The logistics were seamless, which helped make for a stress free amazing trip. The suggestion to go to the Valley first to adjust to altitude was a good one. The altitude of Cusco was a challenge. The guides were extremely knowledgeable. We were happy to be able to do white water rafting before the river became to intense with the rainy season. Machu Pichu was on our must see list and we were blessed the weather was agreeable that day. The lunch at El Albergue farm was one of our... Read more

The logistics were seamless, which helped make for a stress free amazing trip. The suggestion to go to the Valley first to adjust to altitude was a good one. The altitude of Cusco was a challenge. The guides were extremely knowledgeable. We were happy to be able to do white water rafting before the river became to intense with the rainy season. Machu Pichu was on our must see list and we were blessed the weather was agreeable that day. The lunch at El Albergue farm was one of our favorites.

Hotel Reviews
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Great hotel and the farm is amazing!

Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

Worst hotel of the trip. No towels, soap. Portable fan was only air conditioning. Not what we expected.

Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham
Lima

Average hotel. Location was good. We were able to se the coast within a short walk.

Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco
Cusco

Good location and good hotel over all. Restaurant in hotel was good as well.

Activity Reviews
Explore Ollantaytambo, Pachamanca Farm Tour & Observatory train to Machu Picchu town
Explore Ollantaytambo, Pachamanca Farm Tour & Observatory train to Machu Picchu town
Peru

The lunch at the farm was amazing!

Flight from  {{start_location}}  to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Flight from {{start_location}} to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Peru
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco  (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV
Peru

We were lucky with the weather. I can understand why dry season is busy. What a beautiful wonder of the world.

Shared Rafting on the Urubamba River (Chuquicahuana area)
Shared Rafting on the Urubamba River (Chuquicahuana area)
Cusco

The lunch at the lodge after rafting was fun! Americo was our raft guide and he as great.

Private Walking tour to  Sacsayhuaman, Cusco city & San Pedro Market
Private Walking tour to Sacsayhuaman, Cusco city & San Pedro Market
Cusco

Oscar was very knowledgeable and we had a great tour of the city and church .

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Dec 18, 2024

Hi Joel,
Thank you very much for your great comments. I'll share this with all our guides and Lisbeth. I'm happy to know you had a great time in Peru. 😃
Please feel free to contact me in the future if needed.
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! 🎄
Kind regards.
Liz.

Trip of a Lifetime!
Peru | Nov 20 - Dec 2, 2024

Andrea
Andrea D.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Dec 03, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Peru, visiting Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, taking the train from Puno to Cusco, touring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. All the tour guides were knowledgable, friendly, and informative. The hotels and their locations were comfortable, included meals, and centrally located. The transfers made the daily travel very easy. Our local specialist offered great advice and incorporated the elements that were key to us and our visit. The travel was easy and seamless because of her planning.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Dec 03, 2024

Hi Andrea,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! It was a pleasure helping with your trip, and I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a great time here. I hope we can stay in touch for any future travels to South America!
Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Liz.

I’d do it again!
Peru | Oct 8 - Oct 23, 2024

pam
pam g.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024

All of the guides were great. Not only were they knowledgeable, they were very aware of our adjustments to the altitude and had very good suggestions.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Oct 29, 2024

Hi Pam,
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm happy to know that our guides provided you all a n unforgettable experience. I'm sharing this with Lisbeth and with the rest of our team.
Hugs from all the Andean Travel Experience family!
Liz.