When one thinks of Peru, sandy beaches don’t often come to mind. Ancient ruins and incredible landscapes maybe, but not cocktails and sun-loungers. Peru does, however, have it’s fair share of pleasant beaches. (more…)
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Sand Boarding in Huacachina, Peru
Huacachina is a bizarre oasis in the desert of Peru and is a nice stopping point between Cuenca and Lima. Huacachina is built around a small natural lake in the desert. Called the “oasis of America,” it serves as a resort for local families from the nearby city of Ica, and increasingly as an attraction for tourists drawn by the sports of sandboarding and taking dune buggy rides on sand dunes that stretch several hundred feet high. (more…)
Visiting Machu Picchu, 4 Day Jungle Trek
A rite of passage for all travllers in Latin America, Machu Picchu spans several peaks at 2,400m above sea level overlooking the Sacred Valley, in Peru’s Cusco region. The 15th century Inca ruins were lost to the world when the Incas abandoned it during the Spanish Conquest but were ‘re-discovered’ in 1911 when Hiram Bingham cast the majestic ruins back into the limelight. (more…)
Bribery at the Bolivan Border
You might have heard rumours (or read about San Pedro Prison) regarding the various law enforcement officials in Bolivia and the scams and corrupt practices they employ to make a few extra Bolivianos. When leaving Chile from San Pedro de Atacama for the Bolivian border we had no idea that we were about to fall victim to one of these scams ourselves. (more…)