Atacama Desert
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Atacama Desert

The Atacama Desert covers a total area of 40,541 sq. mi (105,000 sq. km), stretching 600mi (1000km) from southern Peru into northern Chile. Officially the driest place on Earth, it receives almost no rainfall whatsoever. In fact, it is so dry that some weather stations in the desert have never recorded a single drop of…

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

The 15th century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is much more than just an interesting place to visit. These mountaintop ruins are not only the number one visitor attraction in Peru but the top visited site in the whole of the South American continent. The site was given UNESCO World Heritage Site listing in 1983…

Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon

Nestled within the Andes Mountains of Peru is Colca Canyon, the world’s deepest canyon, which has an estimated depth roughly twice that of the Grand Canyon. Tranquillity and beauty abounds in this colourful destination, with local farmers continuing the agricultural traditions of their Inca ancestors. However, that’s not the only thing making Colca Canyon Peru’s…

Alpamayo

Alpamayo

The ice-clad Alpamayo Peak (19,511ft / 5947m) is part of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range in the Peruvian Andes. The whole range falls within the HuascarĂ¡n National Park. It’s a steep mountain, famous for its almost perfect pyramidal structure and beautiful top cone. Remotely located, the ascent should only be attempted by experienced mountaineers with…