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Peru had a rich cultural life thousands of years before Pizarro turned up in funny clothing. Wander around colonial cities that echo the legacy of Spanish conquistadors, explore the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, visit the lost city of Machu Picchu and ponder the enigma of the Nazca Lines. Peru also boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in South America. The beautiful Peruvian Andes issue a siren's call to top-class trekkers. These mountains are also home to squillions of indigenous highlanders, who still speak the ancient tongue of Quechua and live a traditional way of life.

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Photos: Quillarumiyoq

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 | By mattso | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo

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Photos: Machu Picchu

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The Nazca Plain

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 | By mattso | Views [530] | Comments [1]

Here was a day that I ticked off another item on my bucket list. After a delayed start that afforded us time to do some souvenir shopping, the clouds finally cleared enough for our little plane to take off. I calmed the nerves with some coca tea (which ... Read more >

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Photos: The Nazca Plain

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 | By mattso | Photo Gallery


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Paracas to Nasca

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 | By mattso | Views [481]

Pisco sours are sneaky! They go down all too easily with your freshly grilled fish and scallops, and leave you with furry brain lag the next morning! But I'll go back for more, in a couple of days. We started the day with a drive to the Julio C. Tello ... Read more >

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Photos: Paracas to Nazca

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 | By mattso | Photo Gallery


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Paracas

Tue, 9 Oct 2018 | By mattso | Views [491]

I met the pre-tour group this morning and was happy to find I wasn't the oldest among us. Old Len is a spritely 91 years old! I kid you not! While it's too early to find out his secret to maintaining an active enough lifestyle to tour Peru, I will report ... Read more >

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Photos: Paracas

Mon, 8 Oct 2018 | By mattso | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Getting to Lima

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The journey to Lima

Mon, 8 Oct 2018 | By mattso | Views [377]

I tried to work out the number of hours between 9pm Saturday in Perth and 6pm Sunday in Lima, but tripped over myself somewhere across the dateline. Then there was the 2 hour reduction between Santiago and Lima but for practical reasons I'll call it ... Read more >

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Peru

Sat, 30 Dec 2017 | By emily_witenden | Views [394]

We arrived in Arequipa about 5.30am and got a taxi to our hostel (an awesome hostel with pool room, table tennis, PlayStation etc etc) and they allowed us to use all facilities (even shower and breakfast, winning!!). We then met at an awesome (albeit ... Read more >

Onward to Peru

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 | By kevco | Views [369]

Onward to Peru Chapter 2 The trip to the airport was filled with further bumbles as I opted to take the bus. I had forgotten that you need to have a plastic card first so that you can charge it up with cash. Bought the card and enough credit ... Read more >

Photos: Rainbow Mountain, Lake Titicaca and Arequipa

Mon, 6 Nov 2017 | By sorkoo | Photo Gallery

The final week of the Sorkoo Adventure
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Photos: Sacred Valley

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 | By sorkoo | Photo Gallery

Incan Ruins, Ollantaytambo and Cusco
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