Peru- Cusco
Cusco is a very special city. It represents much history and also much progress. It is the gateway to many wonderful sites that we have shared with you previously. […]
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Peru- The Sacred Valley
The region of Peru known as the Sacred Valley wraps itself around the Urabamba River. This fertile soil and rapid river has been used for many centuries by the inhabitants […]
Peru- Machu Pichu 3 times, seriously!
Yes, the title is right, we had the opportunity to visit Machu Pichu three different times while we were in the area. Let me tell you why this happened, and […]
Peru- Maras and the amazing salt beds
Near the city of Maras, Peru is a spring which releases cold, clear, salty water. This salt water spring has been used since Pre-Inca times to grow and harvest large […]
Peru- Rainbow Mountain
The area known as Rainbow Mountain in Peru is a relatively new thing on the tourist scene. As recently as 1990, this region was covered in snow and ice. But […]
Peru- A section of the Inca Trail
After leaving the Colca Canyon loop we stopped in a small village and camped near the beautiful cemetery. It was a peaceful spot and the neighbors were very quiet. From […]
Peru- Colca Canyon Loop and the Pampa
Exploring the area near Colca Canyon and the surroundings, known as the pampa of Peru is like setting off to camp on the grasslands. Be prepared to see absolutely nothing […]
Peru- Arequipa
The beautiful city of Arequipa considers itself almost a separate part of Peru. It seems not too far from the mark, as this “Ciudad Blanca” (White City) has a very […]
Peru- The Nasca Lines
One of the things that Geneva was most looking forward to in Peru was the chance to see the mysterious Nasca Lines. We were fortunate to have time to explore […]
Peru- Sand and Pisco
The coast of Peru is sandy… miles and miles of sand dunes with cities trying to maintain a hold on their claim to life. As we passed through these areas […]