Category Archives: Central & South America

Discovering A Pyramid In Lima, Peru

Rising up in the middle of Lima, Peru is a most unusual pyramid. It dominates an upscale section of the city called Miraflores and is estimated to be 1,600 years old. Named Huaca Pucllana or Huaca Juliana it is a massive structure built from adobe and clay bricks in seven massive, staggered platforms. The siteContinue reading “Discovering A Pyramid In Lima, Peru”

Lima, Peru

Spending Time In Incredible Lima Lima, a city filled with colonial history, is the only capital in South America that touches the sea, and is hailed by many as the gastronomic capital of Latin America. The city boasts world-renowned chefs like Gastón Acurio and Virgilio Martínez. Making Lima the only city with two restaurants rankingContinue reading “Lima, Peru”

Discovering Lima: A Culinary and Historical Gem

Spending Time In Incredible Lima Lima, a city filled with colonial history, is the only capital in South America that touches the sea, and is hailed by many as the gastronomic capital of Latin America. The city boasts world-renowned chefs like Gastón Acurio and Virgilio Martínez. Making Lima the only city with two restaurants rankingContinue reading “Discovering Lima: A Culinary and Historical Gem”

Peruvians Love Their Hats

Every where you go in Peru people wear hats. Not just any hat though but specifically Peruvian hats. The people of Peru seem to see wearing hats as a major fashion statement. Three primary categories of hats are worn by Peruvians: The Chullo – It’s an Andean style of hat with earflaps, made from alpaca,Continue reading “Peruvians Love Their Hats”

First impression Machu Picchu, Peru

Entering the visitors gate into Machu Picchu leads you down a path with a wall made of rock on your left and views of distant mountains on your right. Climbing up a carved set of stairs you step out into a opening and the picture above is your first glimpse of the Inca stronghold. ItContinue reading “First impression Machu Picchu, Peru”

Lima Beach From El Malecón

Lima beach in Miraflores, Peru viewed from the amazing El Malecón. Imagine eleven miles of beautiful beaches laid out right next to metropolitan Lima. The beaches are below a rugged coastline capped by a fantastic trail along its cliff tops called El Malecón. The Miraflores section boasts a large, upscale shopping center, several beautiful parksContinue reading “Lima Beach From El Malecón”