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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 [...]
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. [...]
The Town of Salento Near Manizales

Travel Guide to Manizales, Colombia

Manizales lies in the heart of the Eje Cafetero, or the Coffee Region, in central Colombia. It sits at an altitude of 5,321 meters (17,457 feet) and has a subtropical [...]
Ready for Photos or to To Pet in Plaza Principal - Owner with Tame Falcon

Travel Guide to Yanque, Peru

Yanque is most travelers second stop post Chivay, Peru when traveling through the Colca Canyon. It is just 40 minutes by minivan from Chivay. It is a tranquil town with [...]
Llama or Alpaca Hide Being Taken to the Market to Sell

Travel Guide to Chivay, Peru

When readying for their trip to the Colca Canyon most tourists become familiarized with the names of two towns – Chivay and Cabanaconde – and for good reason. Chivay is [...]
Protected Ecological Area on Southside of the Island with Many Native Flowers and Plants on Display

Travel in Bolivia – Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca

Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun in English) – the most popular day or overnight trip from Copacabana and why many travel to the area in the first place. [...]