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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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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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Visiting Cuba’s Largest Cave: Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás, Viñales

Joe — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:23:32 +0000

The Great Cavern of Saint Thomas (Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás) is Cuba’s largest cave system. Near the town of El Moncada 18 kilometres’ drive west of Viñales, the cave belongs to Parque Nacional Viñales. As a geology lover, Rocío … Continue reading →

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Viñales: Beautiful Landscapes and More

Joe — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 09:40:36 +0000

Viñales including its surrounding national park is one of Cuba’s premier tourist destinations. Three hours by road from Havana, its picturesque limestone outcrops (mogotes) and tobacco fields attract day-trippers and longer-stay travellers. Rocío and I visited Viñales twice in January … Continue reading →

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Reserva Ecológica Limones-Tuabaquey – Waking up Christmas Day on a Hut Floor in the Middle of Nowhere, Cuba

Joe — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:57:17 +0000

Reserva Ecológica Limones-Tuabaquey (Limones-Tuabaquey Ecological Reserve) features giant millipedes, a huge natural depression, caves with indigenous art and endemic flora and fauna. Who knew it would be so difficult to get to! Rocío and I wanted to spend Christmas eve … Continue reading →

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The Epic La Gran Piedra Adventure

Joe — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:29:43 +0000

Wildfires, tree rat stew, a fallen tree blocking the road, slavery, a butterfly with clear wings, and a ride with the Cuban Air Force, this December 2016 La Gran Piedra day trip had almost everything. La Gran Piedra National Park (Parque … Continue reading →

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Visiting Alejandro de Humboldt National Park from Baracoa, Cuba

Joe — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:05:59 +0000

Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt) is UNESCO world heritage-listed and located north-west of Baracoa in the provinces of Guantánamo and Holguín. The park is famous for its endemic flora and fauna including the northern hemisphere’s … 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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