The Southern Andes and Lake Titicaca Travel Guide
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Fodor's Peru
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In no other part of Peru does the scenery change so rapidly and dramatically. Peru's off-the-beaten-path far southern desert coast is a vast plain against the Pacific Ocean. Unpopulated and underdeveloped, life is about fishing. Little villages are full of hole-in-the-wall cebicherías (seafood restaurants) and miles of beach.
The Southern Andes and Lake Titicaca Hotels
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Travel Deals in The Southern Andes and Lake Titicaca
- $1849 & up -- Machu Picchu: 8-Nt. Trek w/Inca Trail Hiking LatinEscapes.com
- $1709 & up -- Peru 6-Nts. w/Machu Picchu, Lima & Cusco Tours — $1,709 LatinEscapes.com
The Southern Andes and Lake Titicaca Experiences
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Wild Rivers: Fantastic rapids and gorges make Colca Canyon and Cotahuasi Canyon the region's best-known kayaking and rafting spots.... Read more
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Arequipa is churning out scores of fashionistas who are responsible for creating some of the country's most sophisticated alpaca knits.... Read more
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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
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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
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Quechua farmers once irrigated narrow, stacked terraces of volcanic earth along the canyon rim to make this a productive farming area. These... Read more
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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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I recently spent 3.5 weeks in Argentina and Peru with my mom. We went to Buenos Aires, Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Cusco, and Ollantaytambo. Hopefully this brief trip report will help others because Read more
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We went to Peru April 20-30 and really enjoyed our time there—the food, scenery, sights, and people all make the country an exceptional place to visit.
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Peru Star Hotel- nice rooms and location, Read more
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I recently spent 3.5 weeks in Argentina and Peru with my mom. We went to Buenos Aires, Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Cusco, and Ollantaytambo. Hopefully this brief trip report will help others because Read more
