The sun has set, so look up
by Amareyui
There are not alot of lights on the streets of Ollantaytambo, and the Sacred Valley in general. Once it gets dark, look up toward the sky, and you will be amazed at all the stars on the sky. It was 7:00 pm, and I was walking to the train station in Ollantaytambo. The path was dark, and I had to walk slowly. Wind was gusing through, causing the branches to sway violenty. I looked up, and couldnt help but stopped and widen my eyes. There was the Milky Way, spilling all over the sky.
My regret about this is that I couldnt take a picture of it. Next time, when I go to a place 4000m above sea level again, I will surly bring a camera that's capable of capturing this sight.
Alternative Inca Trail Treks
by SMAPP
Hiking on the Inca Trail in Peru is perhaps the most incredible active travel experience in the world. What you might not realize is there is more than one Inca Trail: you can hike the well-worn stones of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu…take a lodge-based high-altitude trek with stunning views of Ausangate, or enjoy an off-the-beaten-path tour among the villages of the Lares region.
Inca Trail Hiking with Zephyr Adventures operates their Peru trips in conjunction with an excellent Cusco-based company, which means that while you get the benefit of booking with Americans who have traveled to Peru and have actually hiked the trekking routes, you also receive the guidance and expertise of oustanding local Peruvian guides who have lived and played on these trails their entire lives. Once you book your trek Zephyr Adventures sends you a detailed packing list.
Perhaps the most important thing to remember when packing for your trek on the Inca Trail is that you will not need as much “stuff” as you think. Read more: http://incatrailhiking.com/blog/2010/04/15/a-packing-list-for-the-inca-trail/
Chincheros
by darthmilmo
Chinchero has a lovely church build on top of an Inca temple. The stonework on the site next to the church is amazing. One wonders how the with such perfection using massive stones. After all, they used gravity, not concrete, to hold their buildings together. What's even more amazing is the perfect cut in Imperial Inca rock buildings.
(under one hour by local bus)
Long Distance Buses
by darthmilmo
There are plenty of buses to Cusco from all over Peru as well as a few from Bolivia. The cost per hour travel is about $1 USD, however, international and luxury buses cost extra. Traveling by bus is one of the best way to experience Peru: it is easy, affordable, and reliable (in most cases...hehehe).
Jungle Trip (Look at my Sepahua page for details, 2 days to reach the jungle by local bus and/or boat)
Arequipa (10 hours, overnight bus)
Puno (Lake Titikaka, about 8 hours, overnight bus)
If Marquez only knew...
by AR76 about Macondo
A cafe/restaurant that is unique indeed! Although named after Gabriel Garcia Marquez' best-selling novel Cien Anos de Soledad (One Hundred Years of Solitude), loneliness is the last thing you'll experience here. The friendly staff and the atmosphere make you feel at home the minute you enter this brightly decorated place.
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iglesia san blas
MAP - Andean weavers
Sacrifice platform
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