Huaraz came highly recommended from other travelers for its gorgeous scenery and spectacular hiking. Huaraz sits in a basin 3,090 meters above sea level with the Cordillera Blanca mountain range on one side and the Cordillera Negra on the other. You know Paramount pictures symbol of the mountain? It was supposedly modeled after one of … More Journey of Huaraz, Peru: Gorgeous peaks and altitude sickness
The fishing village of Huanchaco was just 15 minutes from the city of Trujillo, a major city and an important regional center for the Incas, then later the Spanish, and its ancient ruins, allowing us to take little excursions. Jon and I first visited the massive Chan Chan complex which is still being excavated. This … More Journey of Trujillo, Peru: Ancient Ruins
We decided that if we were going to stay in South America for a little while it would make sense for us to take some Spanish lessons and what the heck why not some surf lessons too! The fishing village of Huanchaco was perfect do to both of those as well as sunset yoga classes … More Journey of Huanchaco, Peru: Spanish lessons and surfing
Cajamarca is a colonial town 2,720 meters above sea level which is most infamously know for the place of the last stand of the Inca ruler, Atahualpa, against the Spanish in 1532. Legend has it that Atahualpa and his men were having a big celebration in which they were heavily drinking when they went to … More Journey of Cajamarca, Peru: Colonial town with 80’s music and hidden bars
Journey with Christina 