Museo Larco in Lima is one of my favorite museums we’ve visited. The private collection of pottery and pre-colombian artifacts are INcredible. Not only is the exhibit…
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ALAINA – TIME FOR EAR/EYEMUFFS! A delicacy in Inca times, they ate guinea pig only during solstices and were otherwise vegetarians. Less so today. We’ve seen…
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We spent the majority of our stay in Lima in Barranco since that was where our AirBnb was located. It’s a little more down to…
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Adding Machu Picchu to our itinerary intimidated me for a few reasons: Altitude sickness Lack of gear: my shoes include one pair of trainers, sandals, and Uggs.…
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Plaza de Armas is the main square in Cusco. It’s got everything your typical Latin American Plaza has: Churches, monuments, eateries, and street vendors. In…
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Qorikancha is listed by Lonely Planet as the one site to visit in Cusco if you’re short on time. It has the typical features of…
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Brightly colors and patterned textiles were one of the first things I noticed when arriving to Pisac. As our first daytime outing after arriving to…
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You might be starting to think I am obsessed with markets, which might be true. But can you blame me for seeking out fresh food and…
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It’s getting a little Nat Geo up in here. Máncora, known locally for its seafood catches, diverse sea life, and temperate weather is becoming known…
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The Peruvian potatoes in the photo above are preserved and can last for 10 years. The white color you see on the outside is a layer of…
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