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Photos and Videos from my time in Mainland Ecuador

Joe — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 04:03:30 +0000

In May 2017 I travelled overland through spectacular Andes mountain scenery from Peru to Ecuador, the next country on my journey around South America. Below are some of my favourite photos and videos from continental Ecuador. My Galapagos Islands visit … Continue reading →

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Waterfalls and Historic Sites in Northern Peru

Joe — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:10:56 +0000

Most tourists cross the Peru-Ecuador border near the Pacific Coast at Aguas Verdes. However, if you are adventurous, have time and speak some Spanish, I recommend crossing inland at La Balsa and seeing the region’s spectacular sites. A post about … Continue reading →

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Huaraz, Peru, a Trekking Paradise

Joe — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 03:50:23 +0000

Huaraz, north of Lima, is the capital of Peru’s Ancash department and a great base for trekking the Andes Mountains. Ancash has many peaks over 6,000 metres’ elevation including Peru’s tallest mountain, at 6,768 metres, Huascarán. In May 2017 I … Continue reading →

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Peru’s Historic Nazca Lines and Sandy Ica

Joe — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:04:20 +0000

Nazca and Ica are popular tourist destinations in southern Peru and for good reasons! I visited Nazca and Ica in April 2017, travelling north from Arequipa. Following are some favourite photos and videos from the trip. Nazca: Nazca Lines and … Continue reading →

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Visiting Peru’s Spectacular Cotahuasi Canyon

Joe — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:47:33 +0000

Peru's Cotahuasi is one of the world's deepest canyons. With amazing landscapes, spectacular waterfalls, fantastic hiking, natural hot springs and ancient agricultural terraces, the Cotahuasi Canyon is a hidden treasure. Continue reading →

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Arequipa, Home away from Home

Joe — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:42:47 +0000

Arequipa, Peru’s second city and location of its Constitutional Court was home base for a significant part of my trip. Its mild climate, manageable size, affordability, world heritage-listed historic centre, volcano backdrop and South America’s best food made the city … Continue reading →

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Plaza de Armas, Arequipa’s Splendid Main Square

Joe — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:00:40 +0000

Pigeons and people populate the late afternoon square in front of the cathedral Like the Santa Catalina Convent, Arequipa’s main square (Plaza de Armas) is part of the city’s world heritage-listed historic centre. Surrounded by the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa … Continue reading →

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Birds and Insects in Arequipa

Joe — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 01:24:56 +0000

Arequipa, a desert city in Peru’s south, has fascinating birds and insects, including impressive hummingbirds. Following are photos and a video compilation from my visits there. This hummingbird is admiring a vase of flowers on the Katari Hotel rooftop A … Continue reading →

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Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu, the Volcanoes Ringing Arequipa

Joe — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 05:06:27 +0000

A volcanic backdrop provides an impressive setting for Arequipa, Peru’s second city. Volcano mountains Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu ring the city to the north and east. From left to right, Chachani (partially obscured), Misti and Pichu Pichu volcanoes viewed … Continue reading →

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Arequipa’s 16th Century Landmark: Santa Catalina Convent

Joe — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:54:47 +0000

Santa Catalina’s white volcanic stone walls tower over these Pokémon Go players Founded in 1579, Arequipa’s imposing Santa Catalina Convent (monastery) takes up a whole city block and is a major tourist attraction. One can easily spend hours exploring the … Continue reading →

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