Along the southern coast of Peru are three small towns – Nasca, Huacachina and Paracas. Each one of them unique from the other, they all have something special that draws tourists to them. A CLOSER LOOK AT NASCA, HUACACHINA AND PARACAS NASCA I made a quick stop in Nasca on my way to Huacachina, and…
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Backpacking Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
The White City – another stunningly unbelievable location in the south of Peru. Full of the most beautiful architecture and natural landscapes, Arequipa needs to be on your list of cities to visit while in Peru. Backpacking Arequipa and the Colca Canyon will surely be a memory you keep forever. Sitting at 2,335 metres above…
Puno on Lake Titicaca
I spent one single day in Puno, so I don’t have too much to offer, but what I do know is that hitting up Lake Titicaca is something that you should definitely do. We explored the floating islands here, and let me tell you, I have never witnessed such an interesting way of life! The…
Lima – The Capital of Peru
When I was researching Peru prior to visiting, a lot of the posts that I read said not to bother with Lima – the capital. I’m telling you the opposite! Check it out while you are there. It has a lot of character and history and also some neat things to do and see. The…
Southern Peru – A Backpacker’s Guide
Southern Peru is stunningly diverse. From cliff sides to deserts to ice-capped mountaintops to steep canyons, there is always somewhere to explore. I kept to the southern parts of the country, namely: Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Puno, Arequipa, Nasca, Huacachina and Paracas, but the north has just as much to offer. If you plan on…