Cusco 2: Not far from the plaza
We decided to switch hotels, and explore the city centre
Peru
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,
Colca Canyon without a guide
North of Arequipa, Colca is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The Colca Valley is an incredible natural environment.
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.
Las Islas Ballestas
After a failed start due to poor tides, our trip to the
Paracas National Reserve
The Paracas Peninsula is home to the Paracas National Reserve, one of
Three Days in Paracas
We spent three days in a lovely costal town called Paracas, on
The Road to El Carmen
La Casa Hacienda San Jose is actually about 20 minutes by car