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Machu Picchu is the crowning achievement for travelers to South America. With its near-mythical status as a lost city, that wasn’t “discovered” until 1913, it has lured in travelers ever … Continue Reading Exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu
Arriving by plane in Lima, we marked the beginning of our great adventure across South America had begun. Booking a hotel in the historic center, we slowly began the process … Continue Reading Adventures in the Andes: Bolivia & Peru
Peru is a country that is waiting for you, arms wide open, inviting you to experience this beautiful place. We spent several weeks in Peru, exploring as much as we … Continue Reading 9 Incredible Things we did in Peru
We spent 6-weeks traveling across South America last fall and traveled along a route with some very different terrain and climates. We traveled from coast to coast, from Lima (Peru) … Continue Reading Wildlife of Peru and Bolivia
When we decided it was time to book our trip to Peru – centered around a visit to Machu Picchu – we wanted it to be memorable. After doing some research … Continue Reading The Salkantay Trek Videos: Cusco to Machu Picchu
The Uros “floating” islands in Peru is another one of the unique and interesting places we visited during our 2-month trip. Located on Lake Titicaca, this group of man-made islands … Continue Reading Uros Islands & Lake Titicaca
The Oasis of Huacachina stands out as a striking contrast to the towering sand dunes that surround the town. The coast of Southern Peru is dominated by the Sechura desert, … Continue Reading Huacachina Oasis
Located just off the coast from Paracas (about 3-hours south of Lima) is the small island chain known as the Ballestas Islands. These rocky islands are only accessible by boat from … Continue Reading The Ballestas Islands
The small town of Paracas is a stopover for most overlanders who are traveling south from Lima. While the town itself is nice, what draws people here are the natural … Continue Reading Paracas National Reserve
The first stop on our South America adventure was Peru. This meant that we would be flying into Lima to begin the festivities. The city is a big sprawling mess, … Continue Reading Lima, Peru
The Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest – almost twice as deep as the Grand Canyon – with a depth of over 3200-meters. It is a spectacular sight … Continue Reading Colca Canyon, Cruz del Condor & Arequipa