The Southern Coast and Lake Titicaca Travel Guide
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In no other part of Peru does the scenery change so rapidly and dramatically. Peru's 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 cevicherias and miles of beach.
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The Southern Coast 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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Reserva Nacional Salinas y Aguada Blanca. Herds of beige-and-white vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas graze together on the sparse plant life... Read more
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While anytime of year is suitable for traveling to Puno and Lake Titicaca, visiting during a festival of dance, song, and parades is ideal. The... 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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We just completed an 11 day tour of Peru, covering Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca/Puna, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Read more
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