{"id":38092,"date":"2024-11-07T06:35:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T11:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/how-to-plan-a-family-trip-in-the-footsteps-of-paddington-bear-from-london-to-peru\/07\/11\/2024\/"},"modified":"2024-11-07T06:35:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T11:35:38","slug":"how-to-plan-a-family-trip-in-the-footsteps-of-paddington-bear-from-london-to-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/how-to-plan-a-family-trip-in-the-footsteps-of-paddington-bear-from-london-to-peru\/07\/11\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"How to plan a family trip in the footsteps of Paddington Bear, from London to Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox noheight\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/RjFoJOPF2STnY9VIyzt8.Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDA-\/https:\/\/i.natgeofe.com\/n\/11ebb6f0-d04a-42fc-a4ae-6cc508c17f3f\/peru.png\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">Follow in the footsteps of Paddington bear by planning the ultimate Latin America vacation for your family. <span class=\"copyright\">Photograph by Christian Declercq, Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>This article was produced by\u00a0<i>National Geographic Traveller<\/i><i>\u00a0<\/i>(UK).<\/p>\n<p>With <i>Paddington in Peru <\/i>in cinemas from 8 November, Latin America travel specialists are predicting a surge of interest in family holidays to the country in 2025. The franchise\u2019s third film sees the emigre bear and his adopted family, the Browns, set out from London to visit Great Aunt Lucy \u2014 a journey that takes them through the Amazon rainforest and to the peaks of Peru.<\/p>\n<p>Though shot partly in Colombia, Studio Canal has confirmed several filming locations in Peru. These include its capital city Lima; the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu and nearby mountain Huayna Picchu; plus, parts of the Sacred Valley including the town of Maras, known for its tiered salt mines. Plan your own adventure with this Paddington-inspired itinerary \u2014 marmalade sandwiches optional.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Where to find Paddington in Peru<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>1. The Amazon<\/b><br \/>Bisected by its namesake river, this vast and extraordinarily biodiverse rainforest spans nine South American countries. One of its wildest corners is Peru\u2019s Man\u00fa National Park, which can be explored by boat and overland with a guide. Home to the country\u2019s national bird, the Andean cock-of-the-rock, it also shelters jaguars, giant armadillos and the elusive spectacled bear on which Paddington is based.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. The Andes<\/b><br \/>The ruin-rich city of Cusco serves as the gateway to some Peruvian travel icons. The Sacred Valley, around 35 miles north, has hikes, local markets and archaeological sites. It\u2019s a three-hour train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, at the base of the Machu Picchu. The walk up is steep, but there\u2019s a bus to spare little legs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jeODTErIN9QMCTu5wLIGaw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDA7aD0xNjAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/national_geographic_articles_149\/777529281fc48ad316a93a73d76c7c60\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Paddington in Peru arrives in UK cinemas on November 8, 2024, and in the US and Canada on January 17, 2025. &lt;span class=&quot;copyright&quot;&gt;Photograph by Studio Canal&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SLgN.zjSjydJnfh99YGBbQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/national_geographic_articles_149\/777529281fc48ad316a93a73d76c7c60\"\/><img alt=\"Paddington in Peru arrives in UK cinemas on November 8, 2024, and in the US and Canada on January 17, 2025. &lt;span class=&quot;copyright&quot;&gt;&lt;button class=\" link=\"\" caas-lightbox=\"\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"\/><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">Paddington in Peru arrives in UK cinemas on November 8, 2024, and in the US and Canada on January 17, 2025. <span class=\"copyright\">Photograph by Studio Canal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><b>3. The coast<\/b><br \/>Peru has over 1,850 miles of coastline, including the Costa Verde, close to capital city Lima \u2014 a cracking spot for older kids to try surf lessons. Further south, there are boat trips to the Islas Ballestas to see sea lions and penguins.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Bear country<\/b><br \/>In Peru\u2019s north, around 40 miles from Chiclayo, the Chaparr\u00ed Reserve is one of the best places to see Andean spectacled bears in their natural habitat. This community-owned rewilding sanctuary rehabilitates animals rescued from illegal captivity and relies on tourism to fund its work, offering guided visits as well as overnight stays in its eco-lodge. The 84,000-acre reserve is also rich in bird life, from tiny hummingbirds to mighty king vultures. chaparrilodge.com<\/p>\n<h2><b>Where to find Paddington in London<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>1. <\/b><span><b>Paddington Walking Tour<\/b><\/span><br \/>This two-and-a-half-hour stroll wends its way through filming locations in Little Venice and Maida Vale before ending up in Alice\u2019s Antiques in Portobello Road, the setting for Mr Gruber\u2019s shop. Fans of the original book series will especially enjoy the insights on places associated with the author, long-time London resident Michael Bond.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/paddingtonbearexperience.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Paddington Bear Experience;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><b>The Paddington Bear Experience<\/b><\/a><br \/>Story characters guide families through a series of fun activities in this multi-room immersive adventure. Highlights include art puzzles at 32 Windsor Gardens and marmalade-making in the \u2018jungle\u2019. Though best suited to under-eights, accompanying adults will appreciate the attention to detail in costume and set design.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/b-bakery.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><b>Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour<\/b><\/a><br \/>This classic capital transport adventure takes passengers through central London aboard a red double-decker bus, serving finger sandwiches, scones and cakes with a side-order of city views, and music and pop quizzes to add to the atmosphere. Book well in advance for a top-deck table, or for a journey around Christmastime when Regent Street\u2019s festive lights are up.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Paddington Station<\/b><br \/>A bronze statue of the bear, found on platform number one at Paddington\u2019s namesake rail station, shows him with his signature accessories: a small suitcase and a label around his neck. Michael Bond was inspired to write the character after seeing newsreel footage of child evacuees during the Second World War, many of whom left London by train from this station.<\/p>\n<p>London locations from the first two Paddington films include Chalcot Crescent in Primrose Hill, an arc of ice-cream-coloured houses that served as the exterior of Windsor Gardens. <a href=\"https:\/\/nhm.ac.uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Natural History Museum;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Natural History Museum<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/stpauls.co.uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:St Paul\u2019s cathedral;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">St Paul\u2019s cathedral<\/a> are also both used in key scenes. <\/p>\n<p><b>5. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/smallcarbigcity.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Marmalade Trail;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><b>The Marmalade Trail<\/b><\/a><br \/>For a more exclusive experience, book The Marmalade Trail, which whisks guests through Paddington\u2019s London in a chauffeur-driven Mini Cooper. The three-hour tour offers a comprehensive overview of shooting locations \u2014 including the film\u2019s \u2018Geographer\u2019s Guild\u2019, aka Mayfair\u2019s Reform Club \u2014 as well as a stand-out souvenir goody bag including a red explorer hat.<\/p>\n<p><b>6. Paddington the Musical<\/b><br \/>Keep your eyes peeled for this new musical, set to open in the UK in 2025. It\u2019s being developed by the same production company that made Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Tom Fletcher \u2014 a member of the early 2000s band McFly and a successful children\u2019s author \u2014 will write both the music and lyrics.<\/p>\n<p>Published in the November 2024 issue of <i>National Geographic Traveller<\/i> (UK).<\/p>\n<p>To subscribe to\u00a0<i>National Geographic Traveller<\/i>\u00a0(UK) magazine click <a href=\"https:\/\/subscriptions.natgeotraveller.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">here<\/a>. 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