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traveland-peru · 4 years

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Traveling Through Peru

Peru is one of the most popular countries to travel around in South America for the great diversity and culture that Peru has as well as unforgettable destinations .

Travelers spend months backpacking Peru. People flock here to hike the Inca Trail and see Machu Picchu. Vacationers devour their way through the incredible food scene of Lima.

But, while those areas of the country get the most attention, the entire country is incredible and has a ton of things to see and do.

Come explore the jungles, see the Amazon, head to Lake Titicaca, or to the beaches in the north. Learn about the local indigenous culture, try the coca tea, and practice your Spanish. Eat your way through Lima!

There is a lot to do when you travel in Peru.

You can easily spend a month or more here!

Thankfully traveling around Peru is also very inexpensive. You don’t need a lot of money to visit here (even if you do the Inca trail). You get a lot of bang for your buck whether you backpack Peru or just come for a two-week trip!

Use this travel guide to plan your next trip to Peru and get the low down on what to do, my suggestions on where to stay, how to save money, and much more!

Other Things to See and Do in Peru

Hike the Inca Trail

Getting to Machu Picchu is best via the famed Inca Trail passing through different archaeological centers and the Inca quarry . This multi-day 26-mile (43 kilometers) hike allows you to see the mountains, jungles, and follow the route the Incas used to take. It is a truly spectacular hike, but it is certainly challenging and you may suffer from altitude sickness. There are two ways to do this hike: you can sign up to be part of an organized tour, or you can hire your own private guide. You cannot hike the trail independently. Tours start around 2,165 PEN ($650 USD) though you will want to spend money and invest in a reliable, reputable company. Recommended companies are listed at the end of the page.

Machu Picchu

Currently, this Inca jewel is one of the tourist centers of the country. Travelers come to Aguas Calientes to start the Inca route that Hiram Bingham, the Yale professor, popularized at the beginning of the 20th century. The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is considered one of the seven new wonders of the modern world and has been declared a World Heritage Site in 1983. Unmissable !!

Visit the Islas Flotantes de los Uros

The Floating Islands of the Uros may sound like an Indiana Jones title but it is actually the name of the group of handmade islands in Lake Titicaca. The Islands are home to the indigenous Uros people who have built their own houses, islands and boats from the tortora reeds which grow along the banks of the lake. This is an extremely touristy site and is a bit exploited as such, so it’s not for everyone.

Surf at Máncora Beach

Seafood, watersports, horse riding and relaxation are the order of the day at this popular beach resort. Máncora is one of the finest beaches in South America and its year-round sunshine and huge waves also make it Peru’s surfing Mecca. Prices here can be expensive December to March so it’s best to book in advance.

Step back through time at Batán Grande

Batán Grande is an archaeological site comprised of 50 pyramids and tombs, which are thought to date back to between 100-1000 AD. This site was once the Sicán capital and has had its fair share of impressive pre-Columbian artifacts recovered over the years – for example, a gold Tumi weighing almost seven pounds which was recovered from one of the royal tombs.

Discover Cuzco

This colonial city is a major tourist destination and sits on Inca-built stone foundations not far from Peru’s major attraction of Machu Picchu. The area is popular with trail walkers, history lovers, and party-goers who come to enjoy the city’s many colorful festivals. Cuzco is the undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas and an essential part of your trip to Peru. Be sure to visit Coricancha and Sacsayhuaman during your visit. For great food, head to Green Point.

Get Your Amazon Fix in Iquitos

Accessible only by boat or plane, jungle-locked Iquitos is the largest city within the Peruvian rainforest. The city sits at the mouth of the Amazon and so is the perfect destination for fans of eco-tourism. The nearby Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is Peru’s largest Reverse and at two million hectares, it is home to a huge range of nearly 1000 birds, mammals, fish, and reptiles.

Sandboard in Huacachina

This little town is a desert oasis Huacachina and a welcome relief after hiking through Machu Picchu. It’s very affordable for travelers looking to relax and are running out of funds. Hostels offer great deals for sandboarding and sandbuggies around the dunes that surround this idyllic town. Sandboarding costs about 50 PEN ($15 USD) and you don´t have to book in advance. There is also a lagoon surrounded by palm trees here too. You can rent a rowboat to go around. A half-hour trip costs around 5 PEN ($1.50) per person.

See penguins in Paracas

Paracas is in the south of Peru and is sometimes called the “Poor Man’s Galapagos” for its impressive wildlife: thousands of birds, as well as large sea lion and penguin populations, live along the water. You can visit the Paracas National Reserve via an organized boat tour. Be sure to go early (around 8 am). A full day organized tour of Paracas includes a boat trip to the Islas Ballestas and a bus trip around the national reserve in the afternoon. It cost about 115 PEN ($34 USD).

Walk through the White City

Arequipa is a beautiful city with a historical center that was constructed primarily from volcanic ash from the nearby volcanoes. Come to visit the gorgeous Santa Catalina Monastery, see a frozen Inca mummy, or just to take in the city’s architecture over a glass of wine in the main square.

Hike in Huaraz

Not to be confused with Juarez in Mexico, Peru’s Huaraz is a great (and perfectly safe) destination for adventure-seekers. The mountains here are stunning, and there are fantastic multi-day trek options for those looking for some outdoor activity.

Go to El Parque de las Aguas

This park in downtown Lima has a beautiful water fountain and is open from 3-10:30 pm, Tuesday-Sunday. There’s an amazing light show at night too! It costs 4 PEN ($1.20 USD) to get into. You’ll find a lot of events hosted here and it’s a popular place with dog owners.

Visit Chachapoyas

This region lies in the Andean mountains and is home to the Chachapoya civilization that lived there between 500 and 1432. Today, you can visit Kuelap, the fortified city at known as “The Machu Picchu of the North”. Be sure to also visit Gocta, a beautiful waterfall that is one of the highest in the world. You can get there by taking a tour from Chachapoyas.

Visit Trujillo

Head to Trujillo, the second oldest Spanish city in Peru. While here, visit the archaeological site of Chan Chan, the world’s biggest adobe city ever built. It was built by the Chimu civilization that live before the Incas from 850 and 1534. Be sure to also visit Huanchaco, a small fishing town directly on the beach.

See Rainbow Mountain

Chances are you’ve seen these colorful mountains on social media. Over the past few years, Rainbow Mountain has become a huge tourist draw. Day trips and multi-day hikes are available from Cusco, usually starting around 135 PEN per person. There is also an “Alternative” Rainbow Mountain if you want to beat the crowds!

Hike the Salkantay

If you want an alternative to the busy Inca Trail, try hiking the Salkantay. It sees a fraction of the tourists and is half the price of the Inca Trail — but just as stunning! There aren’t as many ruins but there are epic mountain views and summits of up to 5,200m!

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polyglottraveler · 6 years

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My favorite places in Peru

Arequipa: this city is my favorite. It’s a very pretty city, a lot calmer than Cusco, and the contrast between the traditional andean buildings and the catholic constructions is beautiful. My favorite place there is the Santa Catalina monastery: I spent a whole morning there walking in the streets of this city inside the city. I also loved the Alpaca museum: I went there on my birthday I spend a whole hour feeding and petting the alpacas and it was the best birthday ever :)

Laguna 69 (Huaraz): the picture below is an unedited picture I took at Laguna 69. Yes the water is really that blue and I think that says it all! (The hike is not easy and you may suffer from altitude sickness. Only go there if you’re in a good physical condition and after spending at least one full day in Huaraz to get use to the altitude). The hike and especially the laguna at the end are absolutely beautiful and I really recommend it :) It’s a bit far the traditional touristic destinations so it makes it even better!

Cusco: for me Cusco is an absolute gem. There’s just so much to see and discover that you could spend a whole week just in the city and not do everything! Some things you can’t miss are Saqsayhuaman, the best ruins in Cusco, the plaza mayor which is absolutely beautiful, and the neighbourhood of San Blas and its little pittoresque streets. I really recommend buying the tourist tickets that gives you access to many sites in the Sacred Valley: you get access to 14 sites in Cusco and its surroundings (including Ollantaytambo, Pisac ans Saqsayhuaman) and it also gives you access to some museums in Cusco. My favorite museums were the Inka museum, the chocolate museum, and if you have time you can also give a look to the Coca museum and the coffee museum which are nice too. I’ll make a post about what to do in Cusco because there’s so much more to see: ruins, local markets, churches, traditional textiles, live shows...

Machu Picchu: you can’t go to Peru without visiting the Machu Picchu. The site is one of the World Wonders, Peru’s number one attraction, and a must-stop for all tourists in Peru. Getting there is exhaustive if you’re doing it the backpacker way, quite expensive to very expensive depending on how you do it and it can be a bit overhelming because of the number of tourists there and the fact that the village below the ruins, Aguas Calientes, feels like a small Disneyland. I personnaly didn’t like Aguas Calientes and recommend spending the less time possible there. Getting to see the Machu Picchu was one of the best days of my life. When I got there at dawn I was so moved I even cried a little. Seeing the sunrise over the ruins is one of the best moments of my trip. I’ll make a more detalled post about how to visit the Machu Picchu the backpacker way because it’s not easy and I have some tips to share, but as you already know, going there is definitely more than worth it :)

Ollantaytambo: one of my favorite ruins in Peru. It’s crazy how close the ruins are to the village of Ollantaytambo, you really get to see the fact that the people who live there are still very close to their roots and their traditions. Visiting these ruins is a good preparation before you go to the Machu Picchu :) A small tip: while you’re in Ollantaytambo, you can also visit the ruins of Pinkuylluna, which face Ollantaytambo ruins on the opposite mountain. It’s totally free, it’s a great hike and definitely worth it because of the incredible view you will get upon the village and upon the ruins of Ollataytambo. (You can visit Ollantaytambo and Pinkuylluna on the same day, each visit won’t take you more than a few hours)

The sacred valley: all of the sacred valley is absolutely beautiful. I already mentioned Cusco, the Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo but there are so many more incredible sites to discover. Pisac and its ruins is one of my personal favorite, and I also really recommend visiting Chinchero for the textiles, as well as Moray which is known for its agricultural ruins.

Lake Titicaca: the Lake Titicaca is a magical place, full of history, myths and tradition. I really recommend reading about the history of the lake and the myths surrounding it before you go, it’s very interesting. You can also learn a few Quechua words before you go, the people you will meet will appreciate it :) I visited the Uros islands (the famous islands made of reed) which I liked but it was very touristic and felt very unatural. I prefered Taquile island and even more Amantani island, which are more traditional. I spent a night with a family in Amantani and I loved meeting them and the whole experience. I got to clim to the top of the Pachamama temple and the view from there was stunning. But my favorite place at Lake Titicaca is Llachon, a small village of farmers and fishermen. I spent two nights there in the house of an amazing family and absolutely loved it :)

Salinas de Maras: this salted mine feels sureal, I had never seen anything like that before! The site is huge and the colors so pretty. I wish we could walk more inside the mines but I guess it’s forbidden to preserve the site, which I understand because it’s definitely worth preserving this beautiful place (and the jobs that go with it because a lot of families sell the salt of the mines for a living) :)

Rainbow Mountain: opinions vary a lot about this hike but I personally loved it, the view is stunning and it’s probalby the most beautiful hike I’ve ever done. Don’t do it for the viewpoint on the rainbow mountain at the end of the hike but for the all the beautfiul views on the valley you will discover while walking there. Most people who hated the hike complain about the fact that it was too hard, too cold, and that they didn’t get to see the colors very well. The end of the hike is at 5200m above sea level so obviously it will be hard, obviously it can be cold and yes, it may rain or snow so it can be hard to see the colors, but it’s all worth it. What I recommend is to do the hike during the dry season if you can, and to try to get to the top as early as possible before it starts raining. When I was there, it snowed a bit and there was a lot of fog but I still got to the the colors anyway and I was super happy :) The picture below is an unedited and unfiltered picture I took so that you can see how it really looks:

Huacachina: I have some mixed feelings about Huacachina. The place is stunning, the sunsets are incredibles, sandboarding was a lot of fun and I absolutely loved riding a dunebuggy in the desert. It was my first time seeing a desert in my life so I was really impressed and excited by it and it’s a moment I will never forget. However, it’s super touristic, the only locals there are the people working in the tourism industry, and I did not really like the ambiance there, I don’t really know how to explain it but it just felt weird. If you want to see a desert and to ride down some dunes you will have the time of your life (I did), but if not, don’t bother going to Huacachina.

BONUS: Chicama and Huanchaco: If you’re not into surfing, don’t bother reading this paragraph, as there is next to nothing to do in these little towns besides surfing. But as a surfer I really loved both places and I really hope to go back there soon. Huanchaco is a small surf town with waves for all levels: really relaxed atmosphere, waves everyday, great bars, basically everything you need to have a great time :) Chicama is a little less developped in terms of tourism but it is known for having the longest wave in the world which is incredible. It’s the best spot I’ve ever seen and I’ve taken the best waves of my life there. When I remember the waves I catched there it almost feels unreal. If you love surfing and ever come to Peru, please do not miss Chicama (which can be a day trip from Trujillo), because you will have the time of your life!

I absolutely loved Peru, its culture, its people and its beautiful towns and landscapes, and I want to go back there as soon as possible! I’m sharing a few posts about Peru because I want people to know more about this incredible country which really deserves to be known :) It’s already been 2 months since I left Peru but I still think about it and miss it and my friends there every day...

If you’re interesting in more posts like this one, you can check out my blog, all about traveling in Latin America and learning Spanish and Portuguese :)

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vmcessar · 5 years

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avocae · 6 years

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Hi ana! I'm going to Peru and Ecuador for two weeks in july (8 days Peru 6 days Ecuador). Idk if you have ever been to Ecuador do you have any specific recommendations for Peru? Is hiking to machu Picchu hard? I want to hike rainbow mountains also but I heard it's tough. Thank you!! Have an awesome day.

Hey! Sorry for the late response

But that sounds amazing! Yes I have been to both.

Ecuador: I LOVED Cuenca and Baños, so definitely go there. Other than that I also went to Mindo, Quito, Otavalo, Puerto Lopez and Montañita. Go mountainbiking to the waterfalls in Baños and you can go to the famous swing; Casa del Arbol. In Otavalo there is a huge lagoon close, v pretty. Montañita is more a party place next to the beach, and Puerto Lopez is a calmer beach spot. Mindo is a jungle place with a lot of adventure sports. And Cuenca has a beautiful historic centre and national park!!

Peru: Cusco is amazing! And from there you can go to the Sacred Valley and do the Rainbow Mountain. It was very hard, about 5 hours in total but i think they shortened it! The hardest thing is the altitude (5200m) I felt really sick, so make sure you’re used to the altitude before going and drink and eat while walking! I took the train to Machu Picchu so I can’t tell you about the hike. Other places I loved: Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Ollantaytambo, Huaraz, Huacachina (!!!) and Paracas.

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toptenflash · 5 years

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10 Amazing Places You Need To Visit In Peru

The “Land of the Incas”, Peruis famous for its ancient sites, the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains, its cities and a range of natural and historical gems that you can not find anywhere else. Its rich history is dominated by the Inca Empire and Spanish Colonization. Its spectacular natural beauty with its historical sites make Peru one of the top destinations to visit in the world.…

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erfigh · 5 years

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travelguideworldtour-blog · 5 years

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17 Best Places to go in Peru

You will understand all there was to know concerning Cusco and the mythical Machu Picchu, however Peru is home to so many different spectacular landscapes which could go unrecognized. Peru features a heritage and heritage, and is amongst the nations on the planet. Listed below are 17 destinations that can take you by means of this nation in an experience.

Machu Picchu

Since among the planet’s most famous wonders and Peru’s hottest tourist attraction, Machu Picchu is located 7,000 feet above sea level. Even though more puzzles provoke it is thought that Machu Picchu was built round the center of this century as a fortress utilized as a real estate for Inca royalty. Visitors may research Machu Picchu and watch well preserved buildings which have temples, houses, fountains and bathrooms along with agricultural terraces and signs of a irrigation procedure.

Puno

Puno is a city on the shores of Lake Titicaca on Peru’s Altiplano. The town, despite its own hillside setting itself is just really a group of buildings that are modern that are bare. Its attraction is because a death point for its famous islands across the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca.

Trujillo

Trujillo is a city near the Pacific Coast, in North Western Peru. The town has been founded one of 4 Chimu settlements in 1534 to permit the Spanish ally with them. Trujillo is near the site of Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the world that is early and also the beach hotel of Huanchaco.

Iquitos

The metropolis of Iquitos, located smack dab in the jungle jungle, is amongst many most quirky cities in Peru. Un-reached by almost some roadsthis town has an Amazon vibe which isn’t found somewhere else in the nation, also it gets the right launching-off purpose for investigating the Amazon and also for its ayahuasca retreats which happen near by.

Lima

Lima can be really actually just a must-visit, specially taking into consideration the food renaissance that’s happening from the city nowadays. Even the”City of Kings” currently includes two pubs which rank in the top in the Earth, and the modest holeinthewall restaurants stay authentic to caliber Peruvian gastronomy. With amazing places like the Plaza de Armas and the bohemian area of Barranco to see, Lima has too much to offer you.

Sacred Valley

Near to the Historic Town of Machu Picchu and Cusco once the heartland of the Inca Empire is a valley in the Andes. The Incas valued the valley as a result of the climatic and geographical qualities. The area comprises numerous archaeological centers and cities such as the cities of all Písac along with Ollantaytambo.

Arequipa

One of the most visited cities of Peru, three volcanoes from the Southern Coastal region of the country surround Arequipa. Arequipa provides a combination of those indigenous and cultures that are Spanish. Cases of Spanish colonial buildings can be seen across this city’s middle. Is the Santa Catalina Convent, that is referred to as a city in a city due to vibrant buildings, its streets and blossoms. Arequipa can be the gateway to the most visited attraction of Peru, the Colca Canyon.

Cusco

The Incas’ funding is the main city of tourism in Peru, also for justification. Cusco can be an extraordinary metropolis, surrounded by ruins and built on Inca foundations, together using fascinating historic architecture.

Chan Chan

The early gate way into the arctic desert lands of the Moche Valley is presently among the very fascinating pre columbian dig web sites in all Peru (which is saying something) . It’s thought the enormous ruins of this city which may be seen , showing up as a cardboard out of ridges and the deserts of town, were increased at the exact center of this 9th century AD.

Chan Chan was the epicentre of this Chimor Empire until power foundations were established by the conquistadores from the 1500s, and the remains of innumerable temples defence walls along with court chambers, along with irrigation systems can be seen now.

Huacachina

This desert retreat is a brief ride out of Cusco. Rills of sand surrounded it, and you do feel while residing in this small lake river from the desert, as though you’re stranded. Have a tour to explore the sand dunes around ATVs.

Huaraz

Once you come, you will not ever need to leave — that is what every one who’s been around Huaraz will inform you. Together with all the Cordillera mountain range in the garden, this mountain town has got a reputation as the area to proceed back packing in Peru. There are.

Tingo Maria

Tingo Maria stays nestled flourishing of by virtue of this fertile and wet climate of this Amazonia side, from the ridges. The location became among the prime java climbing centres of Peru once believed inaccessible, and also the roads like the vitality of farmer’s markets and also the scents of beans .

Tingo Maria could very well be better understood to the tourists that flock here because the gate way. Even the Tingo Maria National Park beckons to the peripheries, dwelling into this Owl Cave’s tunnels along with the summit of Pumarinri.

Tarapoto

Fringed by swathes of all both jungle that is montane and flourishing using its resident populace of palms trees, the”City of Palms’ is also still really just a wonderful place. Eateries traveling bands from the water falls in Huacamaillo along with Ahuashiyacu and tout platters of juices poultry and rice dishes, and local foods all whilst night parties indulged in Morales.

Experiences are not much off, with all jungle-clad valleys and also the reaches of the Amazon and its rivers.

Tarma

Cascading its way at a dashboard of bungalows using terra cotta roofs down the mountain ridges of the Southern Sierra, Tarma is just one of those from the Junin Region. Despite lurking only a little town draws on a bunch of traffic annually.

People that do come can benefit from chacta-packed teas at the cafes, miracle at the colours throughout the Festival of Flowers at September and unravel over 500 decades of history on top of that (Tarma was clearly one of those very first mountain channels within this section of this Andes to become set by the conquistadores).

Biking is also very popular, with bandied across mountain lakes and the foothills weaving in and outside from the Amazon and the Andes .

Arequipa

One of the most visited cities of Peru, three volcanoes from the Southern Coastal region of the country surround Arequipa. Arequipa provides a combination of those indigenous and cultures that are Spanish. Cases of Spanish colonial buildings can be seen across this city’s middle. Is the Santa Catalina Convent, that is referred to as a city in a city due to vibrant buildings, its streets and blossoms. Arequipa can be the gateway to the most visited attraction of Peru, the Colca Canyon.

Nazca

The Nazca Desert occupies a strip over the Pacific coast on a high plateau. The Nazca Lines are situated between the towns of Nazca and Palpa. Created between 200 BC and 700 AD the characters vary to lizards, monkeys, spiders and characters.

The Nazca Desert’s arid, windless climate has helped maintain the traces. Agents at Nazca offer round flights to look at the lines. There’s also an observation tower of those characters across the highway with an opinion of three.

Urubamba

Situated between coastal woods and the slopes of this Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba may be your gateway into a number of the very beaches that are bucket list of Peru. The streets are thronged with every thing to gringos, guest houses and walkers fresh by the Incan Trail distance between Plaza de Armas and your pubs on auto rickshaws.

It’s certainly one among the highest foundations for investigating the numerous historical websites which decorate the ridges here, while meaning scaling into the peaks of Machu Picchu, hitting on the agricultural terraces of all Tipon, trying the cryptic ruins of Choquequirao, or even appreciating eco-tourism from the ethnic allure of Chichubamba.

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Peru: The Long Way Home

By the time we reached Peru, our bank accounts were in the negatives, our credit cards were expiring and I had about five months left on my passport. So, after hiking the Salkantay Trek and visiting Machu Picchu with my family, we made the difficult decision to come home. However, we still had to ride from Cusco to Lima – nearly 2000kms – so our trip wasn’t over yet.

Salkantay Pass, 4600m

Leaving Cusco, we camped in sub-zero temperatures, passed by wild alpacas, visited catacombs and swam in a questionable hot spring that made me sick for a week. Then, after eight long months, we reached the southernmost point of our ride: Lake Titicaca.

Catacombs at the Santiago Apostol Cathedral in Lampa

Titicaca straddles the Peru-Bolivian border and is renowned for being the highest navigable lake in the world. We spent the night at a cozy lakeside lodge and in the morning we convinced a local to take us, and our bikes, across the deep blue waters so that we could begin our journey North.

Riding across Lago Titicaca

From there we headed to Arequipa, the ‘White City’, and then made our way to the coast. We debated going through the Andes to get to Lima, but we figured the coast would be the quicker, flatter, option. A few people (even cyclists) told us we were crazy for taking the coastal route, but we weren’t too worried. How hard could it be?

Arequipa “The White City”

Turns out, it’s very hard and nothing like the California coastline I’d imagined. Steep overhanging cliffs flank one side of the Highway, while unstable ones lead into the murderous waves below. The highway also dips inland up windy roads where, with the exception of garbage, the landscape is perpetually grey. At least we had the semi-trucks and busses to keep us company.

Tunnel Vision on the Peru Coast

Despite the lack of inspiring scenery, we still found some gems along this desolate stretch. We camped on the beach near Inca ruins at Puerto Inca, ate world-class olives in the desert oasis of Yauca, attempted to sandboard in the tourist (sand) trap town of Huacachina, biked across a mars-esque environment in Paracas National Park and saw a few of the mysterious Nasca Lines.

Nasca Lines

By the time we reached Lima, I was looking forward to a break from the traffic and ferocious dogs that had plagued us along the Pan-Am Highway. Since we still had 10 days before our flight home, we decided to go to Huaraz and hike the Santa Cruz Trek in Parque Nacional Huascaran.

Nick and our guide dog, Chocho

This was supposed to be a relaxing, three-day jaunt in the mountains, but things didn’t exactly go as planned. On the first day of the hike, I ended up getting extremely sick and by the third day, Nick had joined me. We were in the middle of the Cordillera Blanca, too weak to move and too scared to eat or drink anything. Fortunately, two German doctors came by and gave us some electrolyte powder and a suppository for Nick (ha!).

Santa Cruz Views

Despite how fragile we were, we mustered up enough strength to keep going and five days after starting the hike, we’d finally finished. The Santa Cruz Trek was incredibly beautiful and rewarding, but it also ended up being one of the hardest things we’d done in our nine months of travel. We were literally the walking dead and if we hadn’t had a flight to catch, I don’t know if we would’ve made it.

We Made It!

It’s been nearly six months since we’ve been back in Canada and life is starting to normalize. We are so fortunate to live in a place with electricity, hot showers, drinkable tap-water, paved roads, and trash-free areas. Not to mention an insane amount of bike-friendly paths. In many ways, I’m happy to be back and have a break from the chaos, but a large part of me already misses the bike touring life and I’m sure it won’t be long before we’re off on another unplanned adventure…

Last Bike Ride in Lima

Cusco

Bread-itation

Teaching our Bikes how to Skate

Soraypampa

Humantay Lake

Salkantay Trek

Day One

Seven Culebras (Snakes)

Mount Salkantay

Camping Across from Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

Inca Rail

Ollantaytambo

Pinkuylluna

Apu Winicunca

Winicunca

El Valle Rojo

Montaña de Colores (Rainbow Mountain)

Plaza de Armas

The Twelve-Angled Stone

Portada de Rumiqolqa

Papas

Aguas Calientes (Hot Springs...Don’t Swim Here)

Volcan más pequeño del Mundo (World's Smallest Volcano)

Lampa

La Ciudad Rosada (The Pink City)

Lake Titicaca

Puno

Middle of Nowhere

Still Nothing

Spent the night at the Ocoña Police Station

Puerto Inca

Huacachina

Paracas National Reserve

Lima

Santa Cruz

Cordillera Blanca

Lovin’ It

Last night sleeping in our Home

My Least Favourite Activity...

Back to Reality

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Beyond the Sacred Valley: Why Machu Picchu doesn’t begin to crack the surface of Peru’s most beautiful sites

Peru is a FANTASTIC country. I went a year ago (see blog post) and it is still one of the best trips I’ve had. Since then, I’ve known a few friends/colleagues that have traveled to Peru, but (unfortunately for them) they were just interested in Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail. Yes, Machu Picchu is a World Wonder. Yes, it’s massive, and impressive. And, Yes, I even agree that it’s a ‘must-see’. But, the people that just go to Cusco and the Sacred Valley’s most famous site end up missing out on so many other things the country has to offer. So, without further ado, here are the TWO biggest things you’re missing if you only see Machu Picchu: 1. Other ruins and 2. Beautiful scenery

1. Inca wasn’t the only indigenous civilization

In fact, they were one of the most recent indigenous cultures. Many historic sites remain from societies that pre-date the Incas, rich with their own artifacts and individual customs (notably the Chimu, Wari and Moche). Here are just three examples of impressive ruins you can see in Northern Peru:

Kuélap – Chachapoyas

From about 900 through mid 1500 AD, the “Cloud Warriors” ruled in the Northern jungle of Peru. In contrast with the rectangle structures of Machu Picchu, the Chachapoyas were known to build great cities atop hills with circular structures. As the Incan Empire expanded, they were taken over and you can see a few influences of Inca rectangle buildings at their most famous castle of Kuelap. Unlike Chimor (below), they remained after Inca take-over, until the Spanish Conquistadors arrived. The Spanish described these mountainous peoples as the most beautiful that they had seen with fairer hair and skin and the descendants of these people are extraordinarily proud of their history. Showcased in National Geographic as one of the world’s top 50 greatest travel destinations, calling it the ‘Machu Picchu of the North‘. Peru is currently building a cable car tram to the site of Kuelap (I saw construction of it in 2016) for easier access, so I’m sure you will be hearing about this site more in the near future.

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Chan Chan – Trujillo

Chan Chan was the largest pre-Columbian city of the Americas, and Capital to the Chimú people (of the Chimor Kingdom) in the Moche Valley. The Kingdom reigned in Northern Peru (today’s Trujillo) from 900-1470 AD, defeated by the Incas. They built giant adobe walls to keep their city safe from invasions and harsh coastal weather (strong sun, wind and rain during El Niño years). The cities were very interesting communities and contained large wells of water. Most notably, the walls were carved with beautiful, geometric designs of crabs, fish, birds and sea otters. Though the designs are not colorful, they stand alone as a beautiful example of carved artistry. Archaeologists are still restoring much of the main citadel and the small part tourists are allowed in is unbelievably large. Chan Chan was honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986.

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Moche – Trujillo

Earlier than the cultures mentioned above, the Moche people (100-700 AD) built great pyramids in the current area of Trujillo – called Huaca del Luna y Huaca del Sol (Temple of the Moon and Sun, respectively). Giant, colorful pyramids depicting their rich history were built as sacrificial temples to the gods with a large village between them. This civilization was known for their extensive art in the form of pottery, jewelry and murals. No hostile takeovers ended their civilization, instead scientists believe it was severe weather – decades of heavy rain followed by decades of drought. We now know that the Chimor people rose up 200 years later in this same area. The Moche sand pyramids were badly eroded in heavy weather (so it takes a bit of imagination). Archaeologists are still uncovering many remnants from this civilization as they peel back each layer of the pyramid to unveil a deeper history. In the coming years, I am certain this site will be an icon of ancient world cultures.

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Special Mention: The Nazca Lines

I only went to the North, however the South have a great number of ruins as well. Possibly most renowned is the Nazca culture (100 BC to 800 AD) that were known for pottery and large geoglyphs that can be seen from the air, and baffle scientists to this day.

2. Diverse Landscape!

What kind of scenery do you think of when you think of Peru? Is it just the towering mountains, enveloped in fog around Machu Picchu? In truth, Peru has every kind of climate you can imagine. Maybe I like it so much because for this reason, it reminds me of my home – California.

Lush Jungles

Who could forget the Amazon. While it does not contain the famed river, the jungle is lush in eastern parts of Peru with opportunities to see magnificent insects, beasts, and flowers. Additionally, kept secret to the world until 2005, Peru’s Northern jungle hides one of the tallest (and most impressive) waterfalls in the world – Gocta Falls.

Snowy, Rugged Mountains

The Andes mountain range extends throughout South America and part of the Peruvian chain, the Cordillera Blanca, is the most impressive. This area contains hundreds of glaciers and glacial lakes, the fourth tallest mountain in the Andes and entire western hemisphere – Huascarán, in the Ancash region. Opportunities to hike, camp and explore this area begin from the wonderful town of Huaraz.

Arid Deserts

As mentioned above, the Nazca ancient civilization is located in the south western desert climate of Peru. The country also has the Atacama desert, which starts in Chile extends up into Peru, and houses Colca Canyon (the deepest desert canyon in the world). South of that is Huacachina, an oasis in the middle of some of the world’s largest sand dunes.

Beautiful Beaches

In the north, Peru is known for its beautiful surf spots with big waves, warm weather, white sand beaches. If you’re not an ocean person, you can even try sand boarding in Huacachina!

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Just doing Machu Picchu? Here's what you're missing, beyond the Sacred Valley! Beyond the Sacred Valley: Why Machu Picchu doesn't begin to crack the surface of Peru's most beautiful sites…

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Peru is hands down my most favorite country in South America. There's so much to do here other than Machu Picchu. First I started off going to the other old cities in the North in Trujillo, spend a few days relaxing in Huachaco, and then a full blown hiking and climbing mountains in Huaraz for 2 weeks.

Huaraz is by far the best place to do alpine trekking and mountaineering second to only the Himalayas. The alpines here are stunning and not too difficult to climb. In Huaraz, I went to Laguna 69, summited Mateo, trekked Santa Cruz independently and went way up to 5000m to see a glacier. I could spend like a month just in Huaraz. It's like a little Kathmandu here but with much less tourists!

After Huaraz, I went down to Huacachina for some rest time, went up into the sky in Ica to see the Nasca line and went to Cusco for Machu Picchu and hiked the rainbow mountain. Cusco is awesome, but the mountains around there are no match for Huaraz. From Cusco I went down to Arequipa and Puno and eventually finish my Peru trip.

Throughout my journey, I found myself seeking solitude in the Andes in Peru more than any where else especially in Huaraz. It is truly a destination for avid hikers and adventurers alike and if you come to Peru, be sure to go up north, get away from tourists in the south and explore the real Peru.

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