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The Central Highlands

The Central Highlands Travel Guide

The Central Highlands are where the massive Andes crash into the impenetrable South American rain forests and winding, cloud-covered mountain roads dip down into stark desert terrain. The way of life has changed little in hundreds of years. More »

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Ayacucho
Concepcíon
Huancavelica
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Huánuco
Jauja
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Reserva Nacional Junín
San Pedro de Casta
Tantamayo
Tarma
Tingo María
Valle Yanahuanca

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