Around the World in 80 Clicks

Machu Picchu

I was fortunate enough to visit Machu Picchu in times of cholera and war - I had to share the place only with ... [more]

Cantalloc Aqueducts

Unique aqueducts enabling people to survive in desert conditions can be seen close to Nazca, the Cantalloc aqueducts ... [more]

Chauchilla cemetery

Lying at the foot of bare hills in an empty stretch of pampa, the Chauchilla cemetery contains well-preserved ... [more]

Nazca lines

For those who like enigmas, the Nazca lines and geoglyphs are one of the most attractive destinations in Peru: ... [more]

Pachacamac

On a day trip from Lima, it is easy to combine a visit to the ancient pre-Inca ruins of Pachacamac with a delicious ... [more]

Huaca Huallamarca

In the middle of the modern neighbourhood of San Isidro, you can find a well-restored remainder of the old Hualla ... [more]

San Francisco Monastery

Close to the heart of historical Lima, the main attraction of the San Francisco church and monastery is discovering ... [more]

Fortaleza Real Felipe

Strategically located near Callao, the Fortaleza Real Felipe is the strongest military fortification ever made ... [more]

Parque del Amor

Great for lovers, great for romantic souls, or just for whoever loves sunsets, the Parque del Amor is the perfect ... [more]

Plaza de Armas

The most prominent spot in Lima where you can enjoy the colonial past of the capital city, the Plaza de Armas ... [more]

Santo Domingo church and monastery

Much bigger than it looks from the outside, the church and convent of Santo Domingo hold some of the quietest ... [more]

Huaca Pucllana

Reminders of the ancient roots of Lima can be found in unexpected places: a case in point is the old pyramid of ... [more]

Larco Museum

A curious collection of both marvellous ancient relics of (pre-)Colombian cultures and erotic ceramics, the Larco ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Peru. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Americas.
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