Searching for Condors in Colca Canyon

The highlight of any of my trips is ALWAYS an incredible animal experience. Peru was no exception.

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8 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Colca Canyon NOW

Machu Picchu, smachu picchu. An equally awe-inspiring wonder awaits adventurous travelers willing to get just a bit off the well worn Lima-Cusco-Machu Picchu track: Colca Canyon.

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Colca Canyon Tour: Alpacas & Altitude Sickness

I was psyched to visit small villages, to experience the majesty of the world’s second deepest canyon, and most importantly for me: to hopefully see some Andean condors!

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Peru Hopping from Lima to Cusco

I managed to make the most of my two weeks in Peru by using the Peru Hop bus from Lima to Cusco with the “Full South” hop-on hop-off experience.

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Where to Stay in Arequipa, Peru: Casa de Avila

My time in Arequipa was fraught with bad choices, aside from one decision: to stay at Casa de Avila Arequipa. Bang for my buck and cozy as anything!

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