Tag: Peru
More dead bodies – Puerto Inka, Peru
One of our overnight stops while in Peru, was a pretty basic resort in the middle of what seemed like nowhere, at Puerto Inka (or Inca). Its saving grace was the amazing Incan ruins just behind the hotel. We’d already … Continue reading More dead bodies – Puerto Inka, Peru
Hair-cutting ceremony – Ollantaytambo, Peru
Ollantaytambo is where most trekkers set off on their four day hike to Machu Picchu. When we planned to go to Peru, I never in a million years would have considered I’d be involved in a special ceremony in a … Continue reading Hair-cutting ceremony – Ollantaytambo, Peru
The many varied faces of Peru
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Ollantaytambo – gateway town to Machu Picchu, Peru
Ollantaytambo is where most trekkers set off on their four day hike to Machu Picchu. Its where we started our epic 1.5 hour train ride to same. Forgive me but I’m not walking for 4 days at high altitude and sleeping … Continue reading Ollantaytambo – gateway town to Machu Picchu, Peru
Huacachina – Peruvian Oasis
A unique place in the middle of the vast, arid Peruvian desert is the Huacachina Oasis. A small town of only about 100 people, which boasts a number of cafes, restaurants, hotels and activities due to the steep sand dunes and … Continue reading Huacachina – Peruvian Oasis
Desert Mummies of Peru
When many people think of Peru, they think of the jungle or Machu Picchu, which is what I knew before I travelled there. Now having been there, when I think of Peru, I think of the vast and incredible desert, enormous … Continue reading Desert Mummies of Peru
The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca – Peru
There is something I find a little uncomfortable at viewing people as you would animals in a zoo. Thats a bit like how I felt visiting the floating island of Lake Titicaca. The islands themselves are located near Puno, Peru, … Continue reading The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca – Peru
Volcanoes and Architecture in Arequipa, Peru – UNESCO World Heritage Site
The historic center of Arequipa, Peru is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its history, scenery and cultural sites make it a popular destination and with good reason. The scenery is spectacular with the snow-covered volcanoes and the Andes mountains surrounding … Continue reading Volcanoes and Architecture in Arequipa, Peru – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Santa Catalina Monastery – Arequipa, Peru
In Arequipa, Peru is a fully functioning convent of Catholic nuns of the Dominican Second Order called the Santa Catalina Monastery. Nowadays, they only occupy a small portion of this huge monastery and the rest is open for the public … Continue reading Santa Catalina Monastery – Arequipa, Peru
Aguas Calientes – gateway to Macchu Picchu, Peru
Macchu Picchu is a must do destination for any traveller to Peru. Its quite simply spectacular, and I’ll be sure to do a post about that in future. As Macchu Picchu is high up in the mountains, when you are … Continue reading Aguas Calientes – gateway to Macchu Picchu, Peru
