Category Peru
LIMA: FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH THE QUEEN OF THE PACIFIC Founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as “Ciudad de los Reyes” (City of Kings), Lima surprises from the first moment with its vibrant energy. Peru’s capital is truly the kingdom of… Continue Reading →
PERU: THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE LAND OF THE INCAS Peru is a land of striking contrasts where modernity blends seamlessly with ancient traditions. Here’s your essential guide to understanding this fascinating corner of South America. Peruvians: Andean Hospitality… Continue Reading →
BALLESTAS ISLANDS: PERU’S ANSWER TO THE GALAPAGOS After exploring the mysteries of Nazca, we headed to the coastal town of Pisco – named after Peru’s famous grape brandy. At dawn, we embarked on a marine adventure to the Ballestas Islands,… Continue Reading →
AREQUIPA: THE WHITE CITY AT THE FOOT OF VOLCANOES After an overnight journey, we arrived in Arequipa – the “White City” named for its stunning buildings made of white volcanic sillar stone. Our cozy B&B near Plaza de Armas (just… Continue Reading →
PUNO, TITICACA & SILLUSTANI: JOURNEY TO THE ROOTS OF THE ANDES After bidding farewell to Cusco, we embarked on a scenic bus journey to Puno ($35), a city perched at 12,556 feet above sea level on the shores of Lake… Continue Reading →
Peru- the most Interesting Country in South America. Machu Picchu – is a magnificent Inca building. Nasca’s Mysterious Lines. Islands made of reeds on Titicaca lake.
CUSCO: HEART OF THE INCA EMPIRE Arriving in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, feels like stepping through time. We based ourselves at the vibrant Plaza de Armas, finding accommodations with views of colonial arcades and the majestic… Continue Reading →
INTRODUCTION: DREAM JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF THE INCAS Peru – a country with millennia of history where modernity intertwines with the legacy of the mighty Inca Empire. In July 2001, my friend Marcin and I embarked on a journey… Continue Reading →
NAZCA: UNRAVELING THE MYSTERY OF DESERT LINES An overnight bus journey with Cruz del Sol ($10) transported us from Arequipa to Nazca – a town surrounded by one of archaeology’s greatest enigmas. At dawn, for just $38, we began our… Continue Reading →