Category Archives: Peru

El Malecon cliffside walk in Miraflores, Peru

Posted on April 6, 2017 by julieovaltrades

The Garden City is filled with different parks, but who doesn’t love a stroll beside the sea? El Malecon stands tall beside the Pacific Ocean and the gentle breeze comforts Lima’s morning joggers taking on the six mile path. With … Continue reading →

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How to spend a day in Miraflores, Lima Peru

Posted on April 5, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Miraflores is the most tourist friendly section of Lima where most people choose to stay while visiting the city, but this doesn’t mean the area is devoid of Peruvian culture. While we did delve into other neighborhoods, most of our … Continue reading →

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Exploring Lima, Peru

Posted on April 4, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Lima is the capital of Peru and its largest city, however many tourists flying into the country zoom right past it in transit to Cusco. Over the next few days I will try and convince you to stay and check … Continue reading →

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Laguna 69, Huaraz Peru

Posted on April 3, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Just outside of Huaraz is the world’s highest tropical mountain range, encompassed by Huascaran National Park. The Cordillera Blanca range includes many peaks over 19,000+ ft – including the highest mountain in the country – Huascaran at 22,205 ft. There … Continue reading →

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Hike Laguna Churup, Huaraz Peru

Posted on April 2, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Everybody said that Laguna Churup was a hike out of Huaraz that is easy to do on your own. We had been on many tour company hikes on the trip which is something I’m not used to, I love doing … Continue reading →

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Visiting Huaraz, Peru

Posted on April 1, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Huaraz is the place to go in Peru for the diehard hikers and nature lovers. Almost 10,000 ft above sea level there are splendid mountainous views and plenty of unforgettable trails to choose from. The city is not particularly pretty … Continue reading →

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Experience the Colca Canyon in Peru

Posted on March 31, 2017 by julieovaltrades

The main reason I ventured to Arequipa was to experience the Colca Canyon, touted as the worlds deepest canyon and home of the Andean condor. It isn’t close, but the journey is well worth the reward. Most people choose to … Continue reading →

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Mundo Alpaca, Arequipa Peru

Posted on March 30, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Get up close and personal with llama and alpaca at this fun and free attraction! Mundo Alpaca is set away from the historic district in Arequipa, but it’s worth the walk if you’re an animal lover. In the front is … Continue reading →

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Grab dessert at La Despensa, Arequipa Peru

Posted on March 29, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Set in a beautiful courtyard La Despensa is a lovely little café to grab a sweet treat – quite close to the Santa Catalina Monastery. Sure, they have tempting pastries from all different places of origin…but I love to eat … Continue reading →

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Eat potatoes at Hatunpa, Arequipa Peru

Posted on March 28, 2017 by julieovaltrades

This is my childhood fantasy: a restaurant based on potatoes. The motif doesn’t come out of nowhere, Peruvians have cultivated thousands of potato variations. I was the pickiest eater as a kid, but I would eat anything potato with gusto. … Continue reading →

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