The photograph below is one of my favorite shots taken during our 4 1/2 years in South America. I think it is lovely; colorful, vibrant energy, nice representation of indigenous people who live in the Colca Canyon, Peru. But it is also because I know how the elderly lady looked beyond the lens (obviously very…
We visited the popular beach town in Northern Peru – Mancora – twice. Once in 2009, then again in 2011 as we made our way back to Ecuador to visit the Galapagos Islands. We landed off the bus the first time, fresh from Ecuador and ran into an American friend we had met in Canoa….
Like every major area (and even small towns) in Peru, the city of Cusco where travelers spend a little time planning their adventure to Machu Picchu has a bunch of markets. There will always be a main market (Mercado Central in Spanish) that is set-up and regulated by the government, with shop owners paying a…
Museo ethnologico in Chivay, Peru. Chivay, Peru is where you land when you bus from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon – an approximate 3 hour ride. It is a main tourist town, small yet with many quaint attractions such as an indoor/outdoor farmers market (great place to eat for low-cost meal) and hot spring resort…
Cruz del Condor xiewpoint In Cabanaconde, Peru. The Cruz del Condor Viewpoint just outside of Cabanaconde, Peru in the Colca Canyon is one of your best chances of getting to spot one of the regal Andean Condors, and very easy to get to as well. It is about 20 minutes by bus to the main…