Cusco 3: Totally Ruined
Lots of ruins.
Michael Marner
Cusco 2: Not far from the plaza
We decided to switch hotels, and explore the city centre
We arrive in Cusco
We arrived in the Inca capital with nowhere to stay.
Chavay to Cusco on the 4M Express
Getting out of Colca Canyon usually means a trip back to Arequipa,
Mountain biking Picchu Picchu
The novelty of mountain biking down a volcano proves too alluring.
Tourists in Arequipa
A beautiful colonial city; our first day in Arequipa was a bit of a disaster.
Pisco tasting in Ica
We hire a taxi for the day to tour the Pisco bodegas of Ica.
Huacachina: A desert oasis
Haucachina: a lagoon surrounded by hotels, backpackers, tour companies and dune buggies, in the heart of the desert.
Paracas National Reserve
The Paracas Peninsula is home to the Paracas National Reserve, one of
The Road to El Carmen
La Casa Hacienda San Jose is actually about 20 minutes by car
Chincha Markets
Our quest for breakfast takes us to the markets!
So, I get
First Night in Chincha Alta
Busy, hot and gritty, with mototaxis careening through narrow streets. Chincha is