We love numbers! So we thought we’d share some with you. Ya know, for fun.
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- Sacsayhuaman Inca Ruins, Cuzco, Peru
Tag Archives: Peru
Colca Canyon Trek
Need more motivation to get to Peru than just Machu Picchu? Colca Canyon is where it’s at. It’s the perfect warm-up adventure before the long haul on the Inca Trail.
Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world reaching a depth of over 13,000 feet, more than twice that of the Grand Canyon in the United States. Situated in southern Peru, Colca Canyon is often overshadowed by the more famous nearby tourist attractions of Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca; however, it should not be forgotten on the Peru to-do list especially for active, outdoor lovers. …Keep Reading!
Islas Ballestas – The “Poor Man’s Galapagos”
Poop. Bird poop. Everywhere. Imagine entire islands covered in knee-deep bird poop with millions of birds making it deeper by the second. Imagine thousands of birds circling overhead making you wish you bought the $4 hat from the guy selling them on the dock. Although grabbing a small bandana from your daypack works in a pinch to protect you from bird-bombs – plus they look super stylish.
This is Islas Ballestas, a few outcroppings of red and white rock off the south coast of Peru. Once we got over our initial fear of being pooped on, the islands were teeming with amazing Peruvian wildlife (even animals outside the bird family). Islas Ballestas is known as the “poor man’s Galapagos” and if anyone cannot drop $3,000+ on Darwin’s famous islands then Islas Ballestas may be …Keep Reading!