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Peru: Huacachina, the desert oasis

February 26, 2019
I was told Ica lies on the border of the Atacama desert but I can't be sure as when I was trying to search for the name of the desert in Ica, all I found is Peruvian coastal desert. The other closest desert is Sechura desert. Even then it doesn't seem to be...

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Peru: Cabanaconde and back to Arequipa by bus

February 23, 2019
I was in time for a 2pm bus back to Arequipa but I have booked a night in Cabanaconde so the balance of the day was rest and relax. I must've hiked downhill the day before in snail pace as there were no sore muscles, no sore knees. There isn't a lot in...

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Peru: Hiking in the Colca Canyon - Cabanaconde to Llahuar for the not-so-fit

February 21, 2019
Colca Canyon is a canyon of the Colca River, about 160 km northwest of Arequipa. It is the world's second deepest canyon and home to the Andean condor. Cruz del Condor is a popular stop to view the condors. If you chose to do a trek, there are a few different trails options,...

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