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It's been a long time since I haven't done a post but my come back is with new technology, since now on many of my post are going to be by mobile device. Easy and fast! Updating my blog more often. All the best from the Imperial Capital of the Inkas. Enviado desde mi BlackBerry de Claro.

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WIÑAY WAYNA – INTI PUNKU – MACHU PICCHU 03:30 am wake up call, how awful…It doesn’t matter how many times in my life I’ve been up so early I won’t get use to. After packing my duffle bag and getting ready I sat for breakfast at 4:00 am, I couldn’t eat much but the table was full of food, pancakes, roast potatoes, porridge and more, they obviously tried to get rid of the food leftovers. After

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CHAKICOCHA – WIÑAYWAYNA This third day a wonderful easy day, of course any day compared with the second day seems like a very easy day, but honestly it is very nice, after walking the third and last pass it was time for me to enjoy the extraordinary landscape surrounding me. Orchids are easy to spot here; don’t miss the Machu Picchu Orchid you will recognize it for its intense fuchsia color.

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THE CHALLENGING ONE! (a.k.a. Hell of an exhausting day) YUNCACHIMPA – DEAD WOMAN PASS – PACAYMAYU- CHAKICOCHA (Around 06 to 10 hours walking session) Early morning, 07 am waked up with hot tea and hot water to wash my face. The after a delicious breakfast was a waste, Yesterday after the heavy lunch I had tea with a lot of pop corn and dinner only two hours after, I went to my tent with enough

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45 km of a lifetime experience! One of the most famous treks in Peru and probably in the worlds is the Inca Trail. The classical 4days and 3 nights is a great opportunity for a lifetime experience. It doesn’t matter where you’re staying the night before your trek is going to start on the KM. 82 known as PISCACUCHO Checking Point. There is a big parking lot (remember 500 people is starting

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CHICLAYO AND THE ADVENTURE - DAY TWO Gosh! No matter how old you’re waking up at 5.00 am is always hard. Ceci and I arranged a tour to visit a reserve 60km east Chiclayo, and the night before starting at 6.00 am haven’t sound that bad. After “fighting” my bed and finally getting off for packing a small day pack for our adventure I was ready to leave. We made a bad decision of asking to

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MUSEUMS AND PYRAMIDES   Cecila and I decided to make a trip up to northern Peru to the famous Kuelap, unfortunately the awful weather forced us to change our plans and stay in our official “departure city”; Chiclayo. After 13 hours in a night bus from Lima and the sad decision of no going to our original destination we start doing a quick research about our new “quick break”

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Street Party in Cajamarca. Opening celebrations for Carnival 2012, all is joy and happiness in one of the most traditional peruvian people's party. I'm back after 20 years and it gets better and better

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The Ranch House La Colpa in Cajamarca is a fantastic option for an afternoon in the country side near by the city. Don't miss the "Cows' Calling" before leaving the place. In a few hours more details about this lovely spot.

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A few weeks ago I received a Christmas present in mid January, and it was one of the most originals I've ever had. "I need you stay in city at least for couple of hours" I was told and that intrigued me a lot so after fixing my schedule I finally was in city a whole day for this present. Driving to pick up my present I started guessing what actually could this be? What possibly needs at

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Looking for an exciting adventure, my friend Ronald and I booked a 3000 mts downhill mountain biking tour from the Volcano Chachani the highest one in Arequipa city. There is only a few things that I want to mention about that day; 1. It is by far, one of the most exciting things I've ever done in my life, it is 2 hours in the bus up to the mountain and then three and a half  hours

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WHICH CURRENCY IN SOUTH AMERICA??? American Dollars, Euros, Traveler Checks or…when people is getting ready for a trip in South America always wonders about what kind of currency they should bring, well here you have some tips. AMERICAN DOLLARS: In a Continent where most of the countries have had several economical breakdowns, the American currency has became very popular, even countries

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There are some places in the world where tourist impact only brings bad consequences, I’m very sure is always easy to name one in each country. For me discovering the famous Lake Titicaca was one of the most overwhelming experiences of my life, those who has been there will be agree with me. The natural landscape is amazing, the blue of the water is deep and calm, the dimensions are hard to

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Go to post "One day in salt flats Uyuni" 

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I’ve never been a big fan of bird watching in fact I remember my first field study at Uni and having many problems to make clear differences between a few species of birds. I do admire people with the fantastic skill of patient and sharp eye for spotting the most fantastic birds around the world. So when I was about to do my first tour to the Ballestas Island (285 km from Lima) and one of the

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UYUNI - BOLIVIA That morning I woke up with that teenage feeling that something very good was about to happened. I overcame the extreme cold and jumped in the shower, I wouldn’t mind burning my skin at the moment I just wanted the hottest water available. In Uyuni (southern Bolivia) mornings tend to be icy cold. After a poor breakfast in my cheap hostel and waiting some/ lots of minutes I was

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The MOON VALLEY is a very peaceful place only 20km away from LA PAZ. This place has natural formations with interesting shapes. In my last visit I had the chance to see this lovely musician that gave a wonderful moment seating on a rock and listening this music. Maybe you have the same luck!

Ferrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14706117632019511077noreply@blogger.com0La Paz, Bolivia-16.49901 -68.146248-16.620808999999998 -68.3041765 -16.377211 -67.9883195tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913129810342205842.post-90717196693081124462011-11-15T14:11:00.001-08:002011-11-15T14:42:07.444-08:00

When you visit Cusco city you may/will need to buy a BOLETO TURISTICO (tourist ticket) you can buy it at OFEC office: OFEC  - http://www.cosituc.gob.pe/ Address 106 EL SOL Ave. office 103 (next to BCP Bank Building) Telephone +51 84 227037 Hours MON thru SAT: 08:00 to 18:00 hrs. SUN: 08:00 to 13:00 hrs. This ticket is going to give you access to several Museums and

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HEY TRAVELLERS! If you want get to know a country that you’re visiting; the first thing you need to do is stop calling yourself a tourist and start calling yourself a traveler…this web site is going help you to be a real traveler around and area that I love…SOUTH AMERICA is waiting with “open arms”. Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Southern Chile, Uruguay and Brazil…my adventures will be part of your

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 Huacachina  ICA is a region located in the south of the capital, only 4 hours away from the big city a lot of fun, relax and great food is waiting for us. Only 05 km west from ICA city we find the natural HUACACHINA Oasis surrounded by white sand and big dunes and of course a lot of fun. This natural resource offers us a not only a relaxing beautiful view but the

Ferrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14706117632019511077noreply@blogger.com0Huacachina, Peru-14.0875 -75.7633333-14.102901000000001 -75.7830743 -14.072099 -75.7435923tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913129810342205842.post-36187655276441283102010-09-02T14:53:00.000-07:002011-11-15T13:10:21.055-08:00

The northern Peru is plenty of interesting and lovely places to see even when it’s not the touristiest area in the country.I recently visited an incredible ranch in CAJAMARCA country side and I had a great morning far away from the city noises. PORCÓN FARM is successful example of a cooperative in Peru, its located  in the north, around 30 km away from the city and the road is pretty

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For more than 4 years I’ve had the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Located North West of Arequipa region, COLCA VALLEY (Picasa web Album) has one of the deepest canyons in the world and one of the most enchanting valleys. To visit this place you either can take an organized tour or go on your own. Tours are available in every single travel

Ferrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14706117632019511077noreply@blogger.com0Perú-15.383333 -74.383333-24.5880945 -80.7505185 -6.1785715 -68.016147499999988tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913129810342205842.post-52741353805345690532010-08-20T09:45:00.000-07:002012-03-03T08:31:58.769-08:00

Hey fellow travelers, Inca Trail is probably one of the most popular treks in the world, and around 500 people walk it every day, that’s why getting a permit results a nightmare sometimes. If you didn’t get your permit in advance or simply you don’t like much crowed places but you still want to walk thru the Andes, here you have an option well-known as Lares Trek. This trek is 3 days and 2

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…live the legend. Cusco city is full of different cultural activities, but sometimes people gets a bit tired of archeological sites or museums, however this city will surprises you once again with a great stage production, KUSIKAY. Every night from Monday thru Saturday at 7.30 pm the light of GARCILAZO Theater goes on and an amazing show starts. KUSIKAY specializes in creating plays that

Ferrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14706117632019511077noreply@blogger.com0Cusco, Perú-13.525 -71.972222199999976-13.5576285 -72.058138699999972 -13.4923715 -71.88630569999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913129810342205842.post-45916485757243108412010-08-11T12:44:00.000-07:002011-11-23T15:59:15.336-08:00

Hey Travelers, A few weeks ago I had one of the most exciting experiences travelling; I had a firsthand gaucho experience.In the northern Uruguay there is a small but lovely town named Tacuarembó (it’s going to take you a while the right pronunciation), well, only an hour ago from there, an amazing place is waiting for you, PANAGEA RANCH. (Picasa album) You probably heard a lot about

Ferrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14706117632019511077noreply@blogger.com0Tacuarembó, Uruguay-31.7333333 -55.983333300000027-31.7563673 -56.02410280000003 -31.710299300000003 -55.942563800000023