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Colca Canyon: a Volcanic 2 Day Birthday Tour

Joe — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 08:42:29 +0000

In November 2016, to celebrate our birthdays, Rocío and I took a two day tour of the picturesque Colca Canyon. In southern Peru’s Caylloma Province, the Colca is one of the world’s deepest canyons and a must visit to see … Continue reading →

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Condor Dive-Bombing and other Animals Around Macusani, Carabaya Province

Joe — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:29:22 +0000

A condor dive-bombing was the biggest highlight of Rocío and my two amazing October 2016 day trips from Macusani. Other animals in the Carabaya Province of Peru’s Puno Region included flamingos, Andean geese, a native rodent and domestic livestock. Andean Condor … Continue reading →

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Ruins and Ceramics at Pre-Inca Settlement Marca Marca

Joe — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 14:23:31 +0000

Near Tantamaco on the Corani and Macusani district border in southern Peru lies Marca Marca. Settled during pre-Inca times and situated on a hill, the village overlooked the surrounding high Andes valley. Low level cloud soon replaced beautiful late afternoon … Continue reading →

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Macusani, the High Altitude Home of Alpacas, Precious Memories and Sun Halos

Joe — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 07:53:07 +0000

About Macusani Macusani, located 4,315 metres high up in the Andes Mountains, is the capital of Carabaya Province in southern Peru’s Puno Region. Macusani is also the self-proclaimed Peruvian and world alpaca capital. Although receiving few tourists, the Carabaya Province, … Continue reading →

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Cusco, Capital of the Former Incan Empire

Joe — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:28:06 +0000

Cusco’s colonial charm, Incan history, surrounding Sacred Valley and, not least, proximity to Machu Picchu combine to make it Peru’s tourism capital. With great food options and lots to see, the city is an excellent trip hub despite its 3,400 … Continue reading →

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Peru’s Amazing Rainbow Mountain

Joe — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:45:32 +0000

The tragedy of melting ice caps and glaciers caused by global warming has a silver lining in southern Peru’s Cusco Region. A few years ago receding snowline exposed the exquisite, multi-coloured Rainbow Mountain. Three hours drive east of Cusco, Rainbow … Continue reading →

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Tambomachay, Pukapukara, Qenqo, Saqsayhuaman and other Archaeological Sites North of Cusco

Joe — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:55:49 +0000

Cusco was the capital of the Incan Empire and this importance is reflected in the region’s impressive archaeological sites. North of the city are four main sites, entry to which is included in the main Boleto Turistico del Cusco (Tourist … Continue reading →

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Historic Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru

Joe — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:38:53 +0000

Ollantaytambo is a popular tourist destination in the Sacred Valley of the Incas between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Despite crowds of tourists, Ollantaytambo’s impressive Incan ruins are worth exploring. From Pisac, in August 2016, Xindi, Lina and myself followed the … Continue reading →

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