Trekking Colca Canyon DIY-style
We decided to hike Cañón Del Colca partly because it is the world’s second deepest canyon and partly because we wanted to do at least one multi-day hike while we are in Peru. Besides that we also heard that trekking is the best way to experience the canyon and it is easy to do it on your own without…
Yes, stay in Arequipa
Arequipa is Peru's second largest city and the legend says that the town was established by Inca Maya Capac, when his subjects asked him for permission to stay in the region, because they were impressed by the landscape and the mild climate. Inca Mayta Capac said "Ari qhipay" which in Quechua means…
Cusco, ciudad de todos
Cusco was previously known as ciudad de los incas (city of the incas), as it was the historic capital of the Inca Empire, but lately the city markets itself as ciudad de todos (a city for all). And it is true, there seems to be place for everyone here; you can see Indian ladies in their traditional…