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27 October, 2009 11:56:33

Máncora: Perfect Beaches in Northern Peru

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Rodney L. Dodig

Gentle waves lapping the beach, the sun warming your face as you look up, romantic walks and the clean smell of salt air are some of the pleasures that await you on the beaches of Máncora Peru. You can travel to this stunning exotic location by bus, plane, taxi or a combination of all three. I flew into Tumbes, the capital city of the district of Tumbes and took a taxi from the airport to my hotel in Máncora. This ride took about 1½ hours and cost S/. 130 from the airport. There are cheaper modes of travel like the bus or a combi but they will take a little longer to get there.

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27 February, 2008 12:15:53

Mysterious Pyramid Complex Discovered in Peru

Kelly Hearn
National Geographic News

The remnants of at least ten pyramids have been discovered on the coast of Peru, marking what could be a vast ceremonial site of an ancient, little-known culture, archaeologists say.

In January construction crews working in the province of Piura discovered several truncated pyramids and a large adobe platform (see map). Officials from Peru's National Institute of Culture (INC) were dispatched to inspect the discovery.

It was announced that the complex, which is 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) long and 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) wide, belonged to the ancient Vicús culture and was likely either a religious center or a cemetery for nobility.

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30 October, 2006 11:35:50

Kingdoms of the North

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In the middle of the desert, noteworthy natural refuges survive.

Photos: Alejandro Tello

Sunset at Lake Ñapique

(LIP-wb) -- Few people are aware that the extremely arid Sechura desert possesses three distinct aquatic ecosystems inhabited by an impressive number of birds: the lakes of Ñapique and Ramón, the mangroves of San Pedro and the Virrilá estuary.

Researcher Alejandro Tello, one of Peru’s birding experts, has visited the area several times and recounts here his valuable experience

The narrow ribbon of asphalt that links the city of Piura with the port of Bayóvar is interrupted to the south of the village of Sechura by a strip of sea water reaching 35 kilometers into the interior. This is the Virrilá estuary, the ancient course of the Piura River and still used by it occasionally.

Today it is home to the largest colony of flamingoes in all Peru; with no less than twenty thousand of these birds putting the famous flocks of Paracas in the shade.

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In Huancavelica, Peru: The city of the stone idol
Moe The says :
5 November, 2009 23:23:21
I once visited this place and hope to go there again this summer. From what I can remember, th ...
In Biking Through Peru: A Perspective on Transportation
Juan says :
5 November, 2009 12:34:09
I look forward to read your book. Nobody bikes in Lima out of fear of being stolen the bike. Public ...
In Máncora: Perfect Beaches in Northern Peru
Brenden Allen says :
5 November, 2009 11:54:52
Great descriptive read Rodney..planning our escape already. Inspiring pics, thanks

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