The time has come. It is our last week in Huaraz. On Monday we did a smaller hike to a Mirador or viewpoint of Huaraz. It was supposed to be a loop hike but the trail we were taking was in bad condition. So we turned around and returned the way we came—overall great views….
When I travel, I like to get off the beaten path. Sure, some of the most popular hikes are popular for a reason. Most of my hikes in Huaraz have been lesser-known trails with fewer people, which I love. One of my favorites on this list is the Laguna Llaca hike outside Huaraz. If I…
If you haven’t heard of Huaraz already then I’m here to help. This is a hotspot for hikers and climbers alike. Located next to Huaraz, the Parque Nacional Huascarán is one of the most visited in the country. There are many lakes (laguna in Spanish) here with crystal clear water. This park is also home…
When visiting Cajamarca I wasn’t sure what to expect. After hiking to Santa Apolonia, the best viewpoint of Cajamarca, we started to wander around the town center a bit. We decided to take a look inside a tour company’s office and saw so many things to do. One of those things was visiting the archaeological…
I always say one of the best ways to see a new city is to get to its highest point. And that doesn’t change when visiting Peru. Cajamarca is located in the Andes mountains and is of substantial historical importance to Peru. Before you see all of the archaeological sites in Cajamarca then you must…