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Travel Advisors Hit the Road and Put Their “Know How” to the Test
Posted on May 30, 2011 - Category Peru, Travel Tales | 1 Comment
This last month, a small group of our travel advisers and operators took one of our Arequipa vacations to the breathtaking city of Arequipa and the Colca Canyon region in southern Peru. And it is literally breathtaking. We’re talking elevations of over8,000 feet! Far from our Lima office, we decided to put their travel know [...]
Peru Festivals: Corpus Christi in Cusco
Posted on May 20, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Part 3 of our 3-part series on Cusco regional festivals taking place in June. Corpus Christi is a Roman Catholic holiday celebrated throughout the Christian world 9 weeks after Easter. It is one of the most significant celebrations in the Roman Catholic calendar. South America as a whole is a rather fervent continent, and religious [...]
Chile Travel Guide: Winter Getaway in Chile’s Best Ski Resorts
Posted on May 16, 2011 - Category Chile | 1 Comment
Haven’t had enough of the winter scene this year? Well it’s the perfect time to head down to the Southern Hemisphere, where winter season is just starting. South America and Chile in particular, which houses part of the Andean range and its majestic peaks, are teeming with spectacular mountain landscapes ideal for a ski getaway. [...]
Peru Festivals: What is Qoyllur Riti?
Posted on May 11, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Part 2 of our series on Cusco regional festivals that take place in June. Next week: Corpus Christi. Thousands of feet trudge along an icy path more than 15,000 feet (4,700 meters) above sea level. Frosty clouds puff in front of the faces of indigenous women wearing brightly colored cloaks and decorative hats. They carry [...]
Brazil Travel Guide: June, the month of all celebrations
Posted on May 6, 2011 - Category Brazil, Culture & Traditions | 1 Comment
The fifth largest country in the world and largest country in South America, with a population of over 190 million, Brazil is one of those countries you would need months to explore fully. The enchanting warm culture, the spectacular white sand beaches all along the Atlantic coast, and the jungle towns are only a few [...]
Peru Festivals: Inti Raymi
Posted on May 5, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Elaborate costumes. Exuberant music. The second largest festival in South America. Sound interesting? If you’re heading to Peru next month, you’re in luck. The biggest traditional celebration in Peru takes place in Cusco on June 24, and festivities last for days. During this time, thousands of Peruvians and visitors take to the streets for dancing, [...]
