Andes and Altiplano Region of Peru
The Andes bisect Peru from the northern, tropical regions on the Ecuadorian border, through high peaks and the altiplano to the barren, high desert on the southern border with Chile. Along the mountains lie many of Peru's top destinations.
Explore age-old Andean textile traditions
Exploring the Andes by foot, bicycle, mule or vehicle, these 14 day tours offer an innovative and fresh way to visit Peru. The tours visit key points of interest like Lake Titicaca, Cusco and of course the famous Machu Picchu. However, this is no ordinary tour of Peru – your whole visit has been carefully designed to deepen your understanding of Peru’s rich history, and particularly their weaving processes.
Exploring the Andes by foot, bicycle, mule or vehicle, these 14 day tours offer an innovative and fresh way to visit Peru. The tours visit key points of interest like Lake Titicaca, Cusco and of course the famous Machu Picchu. However, this is no ordinary tour of Peru – your whole visit has been carefully designed to deepen your understanding of Peru’s rich history, and particularly their weaving processes.
Views of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Views of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu include views down deep river gorges and up at snow-clad mountain peaks. There are moments when you may be the only person on the trail and yet feel as though there are other, more ancient, beings there with you. These images are only a sample of the trek through barren puno, up and down rocky mountain trails, through meadows and cloud forest, sheer cliff faces and on to the fabled ruins at Machu Picchu. Enjoy!
Views of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu include views down deep river gorges and up at snow-clad mountain peaks. There are moments when you may be the only person on the trail and yet feel as though there are other, more ancient, beings there with you. These images are only a sample of the trek through barren puno, up and down rocky mountain trails, through meadows and cloud forest, sheer cliff faces and on to the fabled ruins at Machu Picchu. Enjoy!
Ausangate Trek, Peru
The Ausangate trek is a circuit around the tallest mountain in the Cordillera Vilacanota of Peru. Ausangate is regarded as a sacred mountain, an apu, and is the site of shamanic pilgirmages and the annual celebration of El Señor de Qoyllur Ritti.
The Ausangate trek is a circuit around the tallest mountain in the Cordillera Vilacanota of Peru. Ausangate is regarded as a sacred mountain, an apu, and is the site of shamanic pilgirmages and the annual celebration of El Señor de Qoyllur Ritti.
To the end of the road: Pisac to Itahuania, Peru
To the end of the road, in search of the famed colorful Cock-of-the-Rock bird leaves the author and her companion bycicling up and over Andes passes, through Amazon rainforest and through a number of small villages. Join them on their adventure!
To the end of the road, in search of the famed colorful Cock-of-the-Rock bird leaves the author and her companion bycicling up and over Andes passes, through Amazon rainforest and through a number of small villages. Join them on their adventure!
Andahuaylillas: the Sixtine chapel of the Andes
"If Michael Angel had worn a poncho and the Andean chullo cap, he would have undoubtedly signed his works on the walls of the church of Andahuaylillas."
"If Michael Angel had worn a poncho and the Andean chullo cap, he would have undoubtedly signed his works on the walls of the church of Andahuaylillas."
Choquequirao
Exploring the Last Inca Refuge - Machu Picchu's lost sister.
Exploring the Last Inca Refuge - Machu Picchu's lost sister.
Choquequirau; the Cradle of Gold
Called Machu Picchu’s sacred sister, Choquequirau sits high above the Apurimac River, looks very similar in construction to Machu Picchu and continues to puzzle the experts and present an enticing attraction to visitors. Trek details, weather and more from Inka Natura Travel.
Called Machu Picchu’s sacred sister, Choquequirau sits high above the Apurimac River, looks very similar in construction to Machu Picchu and continues to puzzle the experts and present an enticing attraction to visitors. Trek details, weather and more from Inka Natura Travel.
Discover Huancayo
"Huancayo is a modern city with more than 30 000 citizens; it is only 300 km. far from Lima. It is the capital of Junín and it is located in the fertile valley of Mantaro River, which has a significant rural population. Huancayo has the principal covered shopping center of Peru."
"Huancayo is a modern city with more than 30 000 citizens; it is only 300 km. far from Lima. It is the capital of Junín and it is located in the fertile valley of Mantaro River, which has a significant rural population. Huancayo has the principal covered shopping center of Peru."
Huayhuash Circuit
Photos of "A classic remote and very beautiful circuit of the Cordillera Huayhuash, which included seven passes over 4500m and a detour into the Sarapococha Valley to see the site of Touching the Void and Joe Simpson's amazing escape off Siula Grande."
Photos of "A classic remote and very beautiful circuit of the Cordillera Huayhuash, which included seven passes over 4500m and a detour into the Sarapococha Valley to see the site of Touching the Void and Joe Simpson's amazing escape off Siula Grande."
Ice Mummies of the Inca
Daily entries and images from the 1996 high-altitude expedition led by Johan Reinhard to the summit of Sara Sara in Peru in search of frozen sacrificial mummies. From NOVA/PBS Online Adventures.
Daily entries and images from the 1996 high-altitude expedition led by Johan Reinhard to the summit of Sara Sara in Peru in search of frozen sacrificial mummies. From NOVA/PBS Online Adventures.
Lake Titicaca Puno Travel Guide
Peruvian gateway to Lake Titicaca, "Puno has been denominated the "Capital folklórica del Perú" (folkloric capital of Peru) by the wealth of its artistic and cultural expressions."
Peruvian gateway to Lake Titicaca, "Puno has been denominated the "Capital folklórica del Perú" (folkloric capital of Peru) by the wealth of its artistic and cultural expressions."
Map
Courtesy of Lonely Planet.
Courtesy of Lonely Planet.
More about Huancayo, Peru
Descriptions, attractions and festivals.
Descriptions, attractions and festivals.
Ocopa: the Alexandria of the Andes
"There are two reasons why Ocopa is such a priceless historical monument: its ancient colonial cloisters, which have remained intact since their foundation, and the library, a unique repository of history and culture from the colonial and republican eras."
"There are two reasons why Ocopa is such a priceless historical monument: its ancient colonial cloisters, which have remained intact since their foundation, and the library, a unique repository of history and culture from the colonial and republican eras."
Peru Travel Guide
"The city of Huaraz was founded in the XVI century by Jerónimo de Aliaga. The city is located on the banks of Santa River, in the middle of the valley. For its location and for its infrastructure it is, in general, the starting point for all the tourist attractiveness of "Callejón de Huaylas". "
"The city of Huaraz was founded in the XVI century by Jerónimo de Aliaga. The city is located on the banks of Santa River, in the middle of the valley. For its location and for its infrastructure it is, in general, the starting point for all the tourist attractiveness of "Callejón de Huaylas". "
Peru
Beautiful photographs from Karl Grobl.
Beautiful photographs from Karl Grobl.
Peruvian Andes Deluxe Balloon Adventures
"The panoramic views experienced from our balloon basket can not be equaled anywhere else in the world. Truly breath-taking views of distant snow capped mountain peaks, lakes and the patch work quilt of rolling “pampas” as you peacefully float over a very special and magical place which has remained relatively unchanged over thousands of years."
"The panoramic views experienced from our balloon basket can not be equaled anywhere else in the world. Truly breath-taking views of distant snow capped mountain peaks, lakes and the patch work quilt of rolling “pampas” as you peacefully float over a very special and magical place which has remained relatively unchanged over thousands of years."
Pictures of Huancayo
Click on the thumbnails for larger images of urban scenes and landscapes.
Click on the thumbnails for larger images of urban scenes and landscapes.
Posada del Inca
Hotel chain with hotels in Cuzco Lima Puno and Yucay.
Hotel chain with hotels in Cuzco Lima Puno and Yucay.
Sillustani
Photographs taken at Sillustani on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno, in 1987.
Photographs taken at Sillustani on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno, in 1987.
Spirits of the Earth
The Inka Shamanism and Spirituality Journey to Cuzco and Machu Picchu.
The Inka Shamanism and Spirituality Journey to Cuzco and Machu Picchu.
Tarma Travel Guide
"A beautiful country surrounds Tarma, with a colorful variety of flowers. Fertile land, which cultivation fields reach the mountain slopes. They "andenes" are well preserved since Inca times."
"A beautiful country surrounds Tarma, with a colorful variety of flowers. Fertile land, which cultivation fields reach the mountain slopes. They "andenes" are well preserved since Inca times."
Where to Go
Recommendations include Cuzco, Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Choquequirao, Callejon De Huaylas, Huaraz, Cañon Del Colca, Arequipa, and Vilcabamba (Espiritu Pampa), Cusco.
Recommendations include Cuzco, Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Choquequirao, Callejon De Huaylas, Huaraz, Cañon Del Colca, Arequipa, and Vilcabamba (Espiritu Pampa), Cusco.
Willka T'ika
Willka T'ika, a spectacular Garden Guest Lodge and Retreat Centre in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Inka.
Willka T'ika, a spectacular Garden Guest Lodge and Retreat Centre in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Inka.