A DAY TRIP TO THE PILLONES WATERFALL AND STONE FOREST OF IMATA
Waterfalls, waterfalls, waterfalls… I cant’t describe how much I love them. Tall and narrow, small and hidden, wide and volumnious. No matter the type, I always go out of my way to visit waterfalls when I’m travelling. Indeed, during my journeys to South America and Africa I have visited countless types of waterfalls ranging from […]
A TRIP TO THE RUTA DE SILLAR AND CULEBRILLAS – AREQUIPA
Arequipa. A shining white city in southern Peru with a history shaped by earthquakes and volcanoes. When looking back at my travels in South America I will always remember this place as one of the highlights of my trip. With its its beautiful architecture, desert-like climate and laid-back atmosphere, Arequipa had a vibe unlike any […]
TREKKING THE COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA – PERU
The Colca Canyon. If you plan to visit Arequipa you most likely have your eyes set on this magnificent place. Indeed, being one of the world’s deepest canyons and offering unique opportunities to spot the Andean condor, the Colca Canyon has for decades remained one of the most visited tourist attraction in all of Peru. […]
A day trip to Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve
WHAT TO EXPECT VISITING SALINAS AND AGUADA BLANCA RESERVE Roughly 110km northeast of Arequipa you find the Salinas and Aguada Blanca – a vast natural reserve spanning more than 350.000 hectares, which was created in 1979 to guarantee the protection of the vicuña, the national animal Peru. The reserve comprises a range of spectacular natural […]
¿Por qué alojarte en hostels como el Arequipay en Arequipa – Peru?
La respuesta cambiará tu manera de viajar para siempre porque en un hostel pagas la mitad por el doble de diversión y con la misma calidad que un hostal. Los hostels son lugares muy amigables, con muchos ambientes para compartir y así facilitar la sociabilización con otros viajeros como tú. El ambiente es único, […]
Visitando el Convento de Santa Catalina, Arequipa
Visité el Convento de Santa Catalina, en la ciudad de Arequipa (Peru) hace muchos años y realmente recomiendo visitarlo con una guía cuando se trata de un grupo de adultos.