Tag Archives: Peru

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Lima to La Paz, Bolivia

Given my past adventures with Customs at Lima airport, where carrying two cameras is against the law, I am not looking forward to returning. By the time we arrive from Quito, it is 10:40pm, and […]

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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, Peru

Today it’s off to the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica property in the Reserva Nacional Tambopata, a tributary to the Amazon. It is low season, so this extensive property surrounded by primary jungle that can accommodate up […]

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Paddington Bear from deepest, darkest Peru

Heavy overnight rain and early morning showers in Aguas Calientas, Peru, put paid to the idea of climbing to the top of the mountain called Machu Picchu, which towers above the citadel. The Inkaterra Machu […]

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Machu Picchu, Peru

An early start this morning to catch the 7am train from Ollanta to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu, Peru, about 90 minutes away. On arrival at Machu Picchu, we are lucky enough to […]

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Sacred Valley, Peru

Today is departure day for the Sacred Valley, en route to Machu Picchu. Prior to reaching Pisac, we stop at the Ccochahuasi animal sanctuary, which is home to a number of animals who have met […]

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Cusco, Peru

This afternoon is an included tour of Cusco that takes in the major monuments of the city, and the nearby archaeological ruins of Sacsayhuaman. Cusco is an interesting city, but suffers from being the departure […]