Choquequirao, Peru
Up until now, reaching the lost Incan city of Choquequirao — a far less crowded but no less impressive alternative to visiting Machu Picchu — required a taxing, multi-day hike. However, the first tramway leading to the ruins is expected to be up and running soon, which would cut travel time down to a 15-minute ride.
While you're in Peru, head to Lima, which has become a culinary hotspot and is home to a full three restaurants on the Diner's Club World's 50 best restaurants list.
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