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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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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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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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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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Food and Arequipa – a Delicious Combination

Joe — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 08:43:31 +0000

Peruvian cuisine’s variety, taste and freshness make it South America’s finest. Although Lima has Peru’s best restaurants and food festival (Mistura), Arequipa is the city most synonymous with food. Following are culinary highlights from my time in Arequipa, including my … Continue reading →

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Traditional Wititi Dancing in Arequipa

Joe — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 04:37:53 +0000

Originating in the Colca Canyon, Wititi dancing is important and unique enough to be included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Most visitors to the Colca Canyon see touristic Wititi dancing in town squares or … Continue reading →

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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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Two Amazing Day Trips from Macusani, Carabaya Province, Peru

Joe — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:49:45 +0000

In October 2016 Rocío and I undertook two amazing day tours in the southern Peruvian Andes Mountains as part of our 2016 Interoceanic Highway Trip. We saw stunning scenery, prehistoric history and witnessed something extremely rare: a condor hunting and … Continue reading →

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Wondrous Landscapes, Natural and Ancient Sites at Pitumarka, Peru

Joe — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:39:32 +0000

The scenery and views around Pitumarka in Ayapata District blew me away. Travelling from Macusani, Rocío and I accompanied guide Ulices and our Hilux 4WD driver for the first of two amazing day trips. Seeing the glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, lakes, … Continue reading →

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