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27 October, 2009 12:13:52 | in Iquitos-Amazon
Travel in the Amazon: Health Tips for the Discerning Tourist
ByRyan Maves, M.D.
Part of the beauty of Perú, beyond its wonderful people, history, and cuisine, is the diversity of its climates. From the stark coastal deserts to the stunning Andean highlands, there are few other parts of the world where a traveler can see such environmental variety. Each of these different climates brings unique challenges for tourists. The risk of serious illness is small, but mild illnesses are relatively common, and even experienced expatriates with long histories of residence in Lima can find themselves exposed to new and potentially dangerous diseases when moving around the country. Fortunately, there are a number of strategies that one can use to reduce risk and enjoy their travels with a minimum of difficulty.read more »
27 October, 2009 10:56:33 | in Piura
Máncora: Perfect Beaches in Northern Peru
ByRodney 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. read more »
19 October, 2009 16:26:49 | in Tarma, Chanchamayo
The Gruta de Guagapo
ByJessie Kwak
Photos By Robert Kittilson
The Gruta de Guagapo is the beating heart of the fertile Palcamayo Valley, just 35 kilometers north of Tarma. Said to be the deepest in South America, the cave is accessible enough to entice the adventurous traveler, though it does not give up its secrets easily.
The Gruta de Guagapo is one stop among many on most local tour companies' itineraries, and according to our guide the place swarms with tourists on the weekends.
But on a sunny weekday morning we stood at the mouth of the cave alone except for our guide and the taxi driver who had brought us there, the four of us dwarfed by the entrance.
We didn't see another soul until we left the cave an hour later.
But on a sunny weekday morning we stood at the mouth of the cave alone except for our guide and the taxi driver who had brought us there, the four of us dwarfed by the entrance.
We didn't see another soul until we left the cave an hour later.
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13 October, 2009 10:20:03 | in Lima
Caral, Cultural Patrimony of Mankind
By Gabriela Machuca Castillo
For El Comercio
As far as the world is concerned, the American continent did not harbor civilizations as millenary as those in Egypt or Mesopotamia. 5,000 years ago, this region of the planet did not know a politically and economically consolidated society. Neither was there, in this area, an urban concept impressive in its architectonic complexity.
That is, until now.
The sacred city of Caral, located in the Supe valley 184 kilometres north of Lima, was declared Cultural Patrimony of Mankind by UNESCO and with this, it was made official that the oldest civilization in America was brilliantly developed in Peru. This new finding was announced during the 33rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
For El Comercio
As far as the world is concerned, the American continent did not harbor civilizations as millenary as those in Egypt or Mesopotamia. 5,000 years ago, this region of the planet did not know a politically and economically consolidated society. Neither was there, in this area, an urban concept impressive in its architectonic complexity. That is, until now.
The sacred city of Caral, located in the Supe valley 184 kilometres north of Lima, was declared Cultural Patrimony of Mankind by UNESCO and with this, it was made official that the oldest civilization in America was brilliantly developed in Peru. This new finding was announced during the 33rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
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tags : Peru, Lima, Caral, UNESCO, Cultural Patrimony
12 October, 2009 11:33:45 | in Puno
Lake Titicaca: A Personal Experience
Photos and Essay ByIris Fernandini
We all know that Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable commercial lake in the world. It sits at an altitude of 3,830 meters (12,532 ft.). However, it wasn't just because of its spectacle that I was eager to get there. It was also because of the legend I was told when I was a kid. Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, son and daughter of the Sun, were sent to earth to civilize the world. They rose from Lake Titicaca. He became the first Inca ruler and she became the Queen. In a nutshell that is, according to legend, how the Inca Empire was born.
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5 October, 2009 17:31:28 | in Amazon
Adrenaline Rafting: The Great Amazon Raft Race 2009
ByBarry Brett
On the River Amazon
I’ve often wondered what kind of person would set about navigating the River Amazon on a raft. There was that nut back in the fifties who crossed the Atlantic on a raft. Then there was “Ben Hur” on that raft with the Roman Consul, “Row-well and Live.” But the Amazon? With all those crazy piranhas swimming about! Aren’t rafts held together with rope or something? Gnaw-gnaw! My good friend Mick invited me to join the “Great Amazon Raft Race.” It was his creation. Now I know why they call him “Mad Mick.” Having organized raft races in England many years ago, he promotes the annual “Great Amazon Raft Race” here in Iquitos, Peru. This year fifteen foreign teams will be competing with twenty-four Peruvian Teams.
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tags : Peru, Amazon River Race, amazonia
28 September, 2009 10:05:53 | in Tarma, Chanchamayo
Tarma: Warm Landscapes
By María Henea TordFor El Comercio
This traditional and welcoming city is a launching point for various excursions to fertile valleys, picturesque towns and deep caves. Tarma is a city that is visited more and more often by Limeños, due to the city’s close location to the capital (only four hours away), the lovely climate, the beautiful flowered valleys, and also because it is a strategic point of communication between the sierra and the central jungle.
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tags : tarma, lima, excursions, peru
22 September, 2009 10:43:13 | in Lima
An Afternoon Drive: The Coast South of Lima
ByRodney L. Dodig
The beauty of the coastline south of Lima is undeniable. Driving through Chorrilos on the Malecon C Montarela and going further south along the Paseo Billinghurst you will find vistas that delight the eye, as well as the sounds of the ocean’s waves crashing on the rocky coast that will sooth away the stress of a busy day. Regardless of the weather, this drive will provide you with ample photo opportunities and nice pull off areas to take them from. Besides driving through this area I saw a group of people on bikes taking this route and one lone young lady jogging along the coastal highway.read more »
21 September, 2009 11:55:20 | in Cusco
The Famed Inca Trail
ByDebra Bouwer
Nomadic Adventures
Nestled high in the Andes at an altitude of 2350m, and overshadowed by a 300m peak, lies an Old Mountain. For years, the morning mists settled on this ancient site keeping the complex beneath it shrouded in mystery. Overgrown with dense vegetation, it remained hidden from the outside world until 1911, when an archaeologist named Hiram Bingham ‘officially’ discovered the site. “Old Mountain” was home to the ancient Inca Fortress, better known today as Machu Picchu. Thought to have been built by the Incan ruler, Pachacuti Inca Yapancui, the sanctuary of Machu Picchu overlooks the deep canyon of the Urubamba River, and covers an area of 5 square kilometers. It is part of the larger Machu Picchu Heritage site, spanning an area of 32,600 hectares and is home to numerous archaeological wonders and a myriad of magnificent flora and fauna.
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15 September, 2009 12:50:29 | in Arequipa
Arequipa: The White City
by
Rodney L Dodig
Arequipa, the White City, is another of the many must see places when visiting Peru. The city is surrounded by majestic volcanoes, fertile fields and minor canyons. On arriving in Arequipa you are struck by the dichotomy of a historical city center surrounded by a modern growing district capital. It is said by many that the old city is reminiscent of Seville in Spain and I must agree.
Rodney L Dodig
Arequipa, the White City, is another of the many must see places when visiting Peru. The city is surrounded by majestic volcanoes, fertile fields and minor canyons. On arriving in Arequipa you are struck by the dichotomy of a historical city center surrounded by a modern growing district capital. It is said by many that the old city is reminiscent of Seville in Spain and I must agree.
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tags : arequipa, rodney dodig, travel, Peru
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Dear Anibal,I read what you wrote about your experience biking around Lake Titicaca and I just feel ... - In Cumbe Mayo: Thin Rivers in a Stone Forest
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