Desolation may be all that comes to mind when picturing the open deserts to the south of Lima – it doesn’t appear that anything does, or could, live here. That is, until you embark on the water. The coastal islands that dot the shores of this region of Peru support a whole host of wildlife, …
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Visiting the Ruins of Puca Pucara, Peru
A short four-mile excursion outside of Cusco will bring you to the amazing ruins of Puca Pucara. Just up the mound from Sacsayhuaman outside of Q’enqo are what remains of an ancient settlement consisting of fortressed walls, several terraces, and fantastic Incan staircases. From atop this archaeological find, you can see the Cusco Valley, as …
The Stunning Ruins at Moray, Peru
Located about 25 miles outside of Cusco, just a little out of the way, you’ll encounter the Incan ruins at Moray. Set remotely in the Sacred Valley, the Moray ruins are not mentioned in guidebooks very often, which means that you won’t encounter the number of visitors here that you may while visiting other sites …
Machu Picchu, the Adventure of a Lifetime
Machu Picchu is located in northwest of Cuzco, Peru. It is an Inca city that is part of the rocky countryside, atop the Andes Mountains. The wet season is October through April, and May through September is Peru’s dry season; the dry season is a popular season with tourists. Machu Picchu stretches over 5 miles, …