Explore the 3000m deep Cotahuasi canyon | the less touristy alternative to Colca Canyon
If you like roads less traveled and places not yet overrun by tourists? You should definitely visit Cotahuasi canyon instead of Colca canyon!
If you like roads less traveled and places not yet overrun by tourists? You should definitely visit Cotahuasi canyon instead of Colca canyon!
Volcanos, lava fields, and mountains of volcanic ash is what typifies the landscape of the second half of the cones and canyons route. The geology in this area is quite impressive, to say the least. The region has recently been declared the first national geopark of Peru because of its unique setting and geological characteristics. …
The Cones and Canyons route promises a dirt road adventure galore. A detailed description of the road from Abancay to Cotohuasi.
Peru’s Ausangate Trek is a high altitude trek near Cusco. The eighty kilometer hike circumnavigates the Ausangate glacier. It is packed with spectacular views. Read more on the route, tips and our overall experience of the Ausangate trek.
Choquequirao, the cradle of gold, is one of the great Inca ruins in Peru. The challenging hike to get there is the main reason why there are only a few tourists visiting this place.
Cycling Huaraz to Cajatambo was something to remember for ever. There were some amazing moments for which these five days of cycling are worth dedicating a few words to. Not knowing our route prior to leaving, we headed in the direction of Cajatambo. Leaving Huaraz was difficult. Not so much of traffic, but more so…
Peru is known for its epic vistas and world class hiking, and also Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash circuit is becoming a well-known trek among outdoor enthusiasts.
To explore the northern part of Peru, we cycled the Cajamarca Caraz bikepacking route . The route follows (mostly) dirt roads through the Peruvian Andes. Cycling the Cajamarca Caraz bikepacking route, the route goes over +4000m passes with its green wide plains and through narrow canyons with its red tones and adventurous tunnels of Canon…