The Southern Andes and Lake Titicaca Travel Guide

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The Southern Andes and Lake Titicaca Experiences

• Top Reasons to Go

  Wild Rivers: Fantastic rapids and gorges make Colca Canyon and Cotahuasi Canyon the region's best-known kayaking and rafting spots.... Read more

• Designer Alpaca

  Arequipa is churning out scores of fashionistas who are responsible for creating some of the country's most sophisticated alpaca knits.... Read more

• Festival Time!

  While any time of year is suitable for traveling to Puno and Lake Titicaca, visiting during a festival of dance, song, and parades is ideal... Read more

• On The Menu

  With the altitude and cool weather, southern Peru is famous for its hearty and savory soups. Quinoa and potatoes typically provide the base... Read more

• Canyon Life

  Quechua farmers once irrigated narrow, stacked terraces of volcanic earth along the canyon rim to make this a productive farming area. These... Read more

• Llamas, Vicunas and Alpacas

  Llamas, vicuñas, guanacos, and alpacas roam the highlands of Peru, but unfortunately not in the great herds of pre-Inca times. However... Read more

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• Wine & Cocktails

  Indulging in Spain's Gin and Tonic Craze in Madrid

  In Spain, the gin and tonic (called "gin tonics") is an art form with carefully chosen gin and small-batch... Read more

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