Tag: Peru
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Rainbow Mountain

It took a lot of energy to continue onto to another hike. Honestly, we were only a pinch away from setting off to the next city, Tacna. But, that would result to missing two planned hikes. And I just couldn’t pass up two. Rainbow Mountain, originally called Vinicunca, is Peru’s second most famous hike (after…
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Chapter 5: Final Destination Machu Picchu

The day we been trekking for!! Travelers have the option to hop on a bus from Aguas Calientes, (the city next to Machu Picchu) at 5:30 AM to make their 6:00 AM Machu Picchu reservations. We woke up at 3:30 AM, left the hostel by 4:00 AM— hoping to beat the bus and make sunrise.…
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Chapter 4: Santa Teresa’s hot springs to Aguas Calientes

Finally, a morning where we can start with relaxation! After breakfast today (pancakes, eggs, and more pasta.. yes I said pasta for breakfast at 7:30 AM!), we caught a tuktuk to soothe our muscles + strained knee. We were hoping to enjoy the Cocalmayo thermal bath the previous day. But this morning worked out better.…
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Chapter 1: Solo – 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Introductory: Machu Picchu is a one of the newer seven wonders of the world recently discovered in the early 1900s hidden in Andes mountain range. With it being so remote, the real question is how can it be visited? Which route provides the best experience and view of this beautiful, large country? What maxes our…
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Ica, Peru

Stopping by this city was mainly for Huacachina. Known as the sandboarding, dune buggy, amazing sunset and party experience. After the 5 1/2 hour bus ride, we decided to stay at a hostel outside of Huacachina. This is to avoid high prices (maintaining our $35 dollar budget). And to also see what was outside of…