Parque Kennedy, in the middle of Miraflores, Lima, is known for street food vendors, an tiny amphitheater, and cats. Chile (and most of Latin America)…
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A mountain of dirt and garbage in Lima, often used for BMX riding, hid centuries worth of ruins of the great pre-Inca civilizations. Now only…
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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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A quick blurb on the 12 sided stone (or la piedra de los 12 ángulos), an iconic image of Cusco that appears everywhere, from Cusqueña beer…
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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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Gotta catch up on posts since internet at our place in Máncora was shoddy at best. Our swim with the sea turtles adventure started with…
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The famed Pisac Market, known for being the largest Incan market in the known world lived up to expectations. I’m not sure why it needs…
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