According to the locals, Alpamayo is the most beautiful mountain in the world. I set off on an eight day trek through the Cordillera Blanca to judge for myself. Unfortunately clouds covered our best views of the famous mountain, but there were plenty of other highlights along the way - amazing views of the Santa … Continue reading Cedros Alpamayo – 8 days through the Cordillera Blanca
Day trip to Laguna Churup
After a few days hanging out in Huaraz we were ready to get out and stretch our legs and test whether or not we had lost all of our acclimatization after a few days down at sea-level in Lima. There are many possibilities for day walks in the Huaraz area, but we decided on the … Continue reading Day trip to Laguna Churup
Taking the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
10 - 15 July 2015 Everyone knows about Machu Picchu, but not everyone knows there is more than one way to get to the magical site. The most famous of journeys to Machu Picchu is via "The Inka Trail", but there is a strict limit on the number of people allowed on this trail each day, and … Continue reading Taking the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
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