Central & South America – Page 16 – The Intentional Travelers

The Heart Of Cusco, Peru

Nestled in the Andes of Peru above 11,000 feet is the old capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco. Boasting a population of around a half million the city’s biggest draw is that it is the gateway to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. If your plan has you passing through Cusco on your way toContinue reading “The Heart Of Cusco, Peru”

San Cristobal, Galapagos

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal, Galapagos Most people planning on visiting the Galapagos will discover that a flight from Ecuador to San Cristobal with a few nights in a hotel is the most reasonably priced option. Taking a cruise around the Galapagos in many cases will start at $10,000 per person and can actually costContinue reading “San Cristobal, Galapagos”

Selected Images • The Whole Hog!

A central market in Cuzco, Ecuador offering fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers (2 dozen long stem roses for US$1.60) and assorted meats. There were numerous stalls offering fresh cooked meals and it seemed a popular place for lunch. Gave me a new perspective on the expression “the whole hog”. Join us as we visit historic treasures,Continue reading “Selected Images • The Whole Hog!”

Going To Machu Picchu

How To Get To Machu Picchu, Peru It’s one of the Wonders of the World and growing in interest year after year. It’s currently estimated that over 70% of tourists visiting Peru are bound for Machu Picchu. Getting to the Inca citadel isn’t like a usual excursion but actually unfolds in a number of stepsContinue reading “Going To Machu Picchu”

Strolling Through The Jungle

We’re not big on guided tours for a number of reasons, but we were invited to join some friends on a South American packaged tour* that seemed a good value. It included a number of destinations that we were interested in and maybe one or two we would have never considered. One of those wasContinue reading “Strolling Through The Jungle”

A Trip To Iguazu Falls

Argentina’s Natural Wonder of the World Picture a wide, slow moving river flowing through tropical jungles around hundreds of islands thick with trees. The water at the nearer bank flattens and slowly spreads out into jungle, while the far side narrows and seems to funnel into a U shaped trough. Clouds of mist billow skywardContinue reading “A Trip To Iguazu Falls”