Today marks the commemoration and public holiday of Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Peru, or Santa Rosa de Lima in Spanish.
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Today marks the commemoration and public holiday of Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Peru, or Santa Rosa de Lima in Spanish.
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I had not planned to trek Colca Canyon but everybody was talking about it when I got to Arequipa. My guide on the Peru Hop bus was really urging me to go so I decided to look into it. I did a bit of research on the different prices of tours and treks and decided […]
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Found in the heart of the Ica desert of southern Peru, the Nazca lines are a collection of enormous geoglyphs carved into the desert’s surface. Although the incredible carvings have yet to be dated exactly, it is estimated that they originated between 500 BC and 500 AD from the Nazca Culture that existed at the […]
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As one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is on most people’s travel bucket list. But how much do you actually know about these famous Inca ruins? Learn a little more by checking out these 15 Amazing Machu Picchu Facts: 1. The site “disappeared” for centuries. The ancient Inca site which […]
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Every August 1st, Peruvians celebrate National Alpaca Day, a unique day of fun, culture and celebration! Ask anyone who has ever visited Peru which animal they remember most. I guarantee there are very few who won’t mention the alpaca in their response. An icon for the country, the alpaca has become a national treasure in […]
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Lima is an incredibly vibrant, cultured and dynamic city with unlimited opportunities for exploration and discovery. Packed with a variety of Spanish colonial architecture, art and excellent cuisine, Lima is a must during your travels in South America. The best way to see all of the things that this amazing place has to offer is […]
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Machu Picchu weather can be a dilemma for any traveller that doesn’t invest the time and research needed to fully understand its peculiar sub-tropical nature. If you are not careful, the beautiful scenery can be obscured by rain, wind, fog and clouds. Checking the weather in Cusco will not suffice either, a 100 kilometers between […]
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Pachacamac temple 2018 Update: Discover with us the untold story of the Pachacamac god and the Pachacamac temple as well as information of the modern on-site Pachacamac museum, how to get to Pachacamac from Lima, Pachacamac tours and best tips to visit the site. Pachacamac God? Inca legend has it that Pachacamac (Pacha Kamaq in quechua) […]
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The Salkantay trek owes its name to the Salkantay peak which is one of the highest in Southern Peru. The main difference between the Salkantay trek vs Inca trail is that the former does not go through famous Inca ruins and it is more physically challenging. Nevertheless, it offers a wider range of landscapes and […]
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2018 Update: Only in Lima for a short amount of time and looking for something to do? Discover the 10 Best Things To Do in Lima in one day! Lima has so much to offer. It is one of the largest cities in South America and has a long history behind it. There are so […]
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