Cuzco is located in the heart of the Andes, at about 11,000 feet, a bit lower than Puno. We were glad to have arrived by land and had a chance to adjust to the altitude. There are a number of stories about Cuzco´s founding, but one of the most common is that the first Inca was [...]
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Chiclayo is about three hours north of Trujillo in northwest Peru, and is Peru´s 4th largest city. There are some more important archaeological sites of the Moche (Mochica) and Chimu cultures in this area near the coast. On the bus ride up, we passed miles and miles of rice cultivation, as well as sugar cane. There [...]
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After a couple of months in Caracas, Lima is a big change. Things seem more relaxed here, and there is a noticeable tourist presence. We are also back in Hostel World, with lots of fellow travelers from different backgrounds and opinions. Prices are much lower than we´ve seen since Argentina and Chile (accommodation wise) and [...]
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The museums were open today, and we took advantage. After a spin by a couple of big cathedrals and Plaza de Armas in the center of the city, we visited the Museum of Pre-columbian Art, filled with artifacts, pottery, weaving, metalworks, etc. from cultures throughout Central and South America.
The highlight was an exhibit about ancient [...]
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