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The Bakery at a Mega Grocery Store - One of the Only Places to Buy Baguettes in Cusco!

Grocery Shopping in Cusco, Peru & Price Chart of Items

If thinking of a move to or long-term stay in Cusco, Peru you most likely want to know two things: where to buy your groceries and how much it’s going [...]
Helpful Checkout Clerk at the El Super Store at Plaza de Armas

Grocery Shopping in Arequipa, Peru & Price Chart of Items

Arequipa is the second largest city in Peru with approximately 840,000 people. All those folks need to eat and buy groceries. In addition to the large farmer’s market Mercado San [...]
Sidestreet Behind the Cathedral at Plaza de Armas With Indoor/Outdoor Cafe's - Lovely Spot for Lunch.

Travel Guide to Arequipa, Peru

If I had to choose between a visit to Lima or Arequipa in Peru – the two largest cities – I would choose Arequipa. Its Plaza de Armas with El [...]
Buy Your Pure Butter, Pizzas & Jam (Marmelda in Spanish) Here!

Mercado San Camilo in Arequipa, Peru

The main farmer’s market in Arequipa, Peru is Mercado San Camilo. Spanning a few blocks and containing an upper-level cafeteria plus a couple basic restaurants. It is a nice spot [...]
Ruins Inside Machu Picchu

Cheapest Way to Visit Machu Picchu, Peru

Cheapest way to visit Machu Picchu? Become Peruvian! Ok, that wasn’t very nice. For the rest of the world it’s a matter of putting your walking shoes on. Then you [...]
Sign at the Cruz del Condor Viewpoint - 20 Minutes From Cabanaconde

Travel Guide to the Colca Canyon & Trekking

If able to add the Colca Canyon to your Peru travels… you’re in for a treat and will be visiting one of the deepest canyons in the world at 4,160 [...]
Side Entrance to Church in the Early Morning

Travel Guide to Cabanaconde, Peru

Cabanaconde is the last stop on the Colca Canyon trail from Arequipa. The small town is 2 hours from Chivay, Peru and where most begin treks into the Colca Canyon. [...]