Located in the Andes Mountains, La Paz is the world’s highest administrative capital at 12,000 feet above sea level. Situated in a bowl-like valley, this colorful, crazy city is a fascinating place to visit. From Fighting…

According to ancient Incan history, Isla del Sol is the birthplace of the Sun God. As if this place needed any more mystical vibes. At almost six miles long, Isla del Sol (a.k.a. “Island of the…

Situated on the Bolivian shore of Lake Titicaca, Copacabana is a picturesque town with pastel buildings and beautiful vistas. The lakeside town is also the original inspiration behind Rio de Janiero’s famed beach of the same…

Overview This itinerary offers the best of Peru in 3 weeks. Visit the historical sites and museums of the former Incan capital of Cusco. Explore the archaeological wonder of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the…

Taquile is one of 40 inhabited islands in Lake Titicaca, situated on the border of Peru and Bolivia. Taquile is best known for its beautiful textile art and community of knitting men. The island and its…

Amantani, a tranquil island in Lake Titicaca, was the site of our first overseas homestay. In Puno, we arranged an overnight stay with an island family. By going through a local organization with no government or…

For hundreds of years, the Uros Indians have lived on 40 or so manmade islands in Lake Titicaca. The indigenous Andean people believe the lake to be the birthplace of civilization and as such, a sacred…

Situated in the Altiplano, Puno is a picturesque lake town known as the Folkloric Capital of Peru. From the remote Colca Canyon area, we had taken a local bus to the small town of Chivay. From there,…

Colca Canyon is considered the Grand Canyon of Peru, but much more challenging to access. Traveling from Arequipa, we opted for the cheapest, most traditional way to Cabanaconde, the town closest to Colca Canyon. This turned out…