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Ancient Treasures of North Peru
Posted on February 19, 2013 - Category Peru, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
The cities of Chiclayo and Trujillo boast marvelous ancient treasures rivaling those of any archaeological site in the Americas. Located on the northern coast of Peru, the two cities are historically extraordinary for the number of advanced pre-Inca cultures that blossomed in the region, including the Wari, Moche, Sicán, and Chimu. None of these civilizations [...]
The Mysterious Nazca Lines
Posted on February 9, 2013 - Category Peru | Leave a Comment
This month, we are featuring man-made wonders in Latin America. Last blog we profiled breathtaking Machu Picchu and this week we remain in Peru and take a look at a series of ancient geoglyphs in Nazca, Peru. Located on the southern coastal valleys of Peru about six hours from Lima, Nazca has become one of Peru’s [...]
Travel to Machu Picchu, Masterpiece of the Inca Empire
Posted on February 5, 2013 - Category Machu Picchu, Peru, Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Today, we begin a new blog series featuring the historic man-made wonders of South America. We’ll span the length and width of the continent, profiling marvels that showcase the genius, artistry, and ambitions of South America’s great civilizations and modern cities. What better place to start than with one of our absolute favorites. Travel to [...]
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Posted on February 1, 2013 - Category Machu Picchu, Peru, Travel Tales, Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Every year, countless travelers dream of a special Peru vacation: hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Because space is limited on this very popular trek, securing a spot requires months of advance planning. Wait too long and you’re out of luck, especially in the high season (May to September). *At the time of this [...]
Daloma’s Dream Trip to Puno & Lake Titicaca
Posted on January 29, 2013 - Category Peru | 1 Comment
Our travel advisors have a passion for traveling and experiencing new places, which is why we always enjoy hearing about their crazy adventures. Daloma Phillip, a LAFL Trip Advisor, is no different and she describes her time in Peru “as the most rewarding time of my life.” Daloma was born and raised in California but [...]
Inti Raymi in Cusco
Posted on January 25, 2013 - Category Culture & Traditions, Machu Picchu, Peru, Travel Tips | Leave a Comment
Every June 24th, Cusco stages Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun. It is a re-enactment of the Inca Empire’s feast on the occasion of the winter solstice, a time of great ritual significance. The modern-day version of Inti Raymi has been celebrated since 1944, and among travelers from abroad and from within Peru, it [...]
Celebrating 10 Days of Semana Santa in Ayacucho
Posted on January 21, 2013 - Category Peru | Leave a Comment
Easter celebrations are often cited as Peru’s most captivating religious celebrations. Ayacucho, located in the Peruvian central highlands and the capital of the Huamanga Province , is nationally recognized for having the best Semana Santa festivities in the entire country. The city welcomes thousands of visitors every year to this Catholic festivity while becoming home [...]
Semana Santa in Cusco: An Insider’s Perspective
Posted on January 15, 2013 - Category Culture & Traditions, Machu Picchu, Peru, Travel Tales, Travel Tips | 2 Comments
Heidy Aspilcueta is the Operations Manager at LAFL, where her job is to ensure that every client’s vacation to Peru (and anywhere else in South America) goes off without a hitch. She is also a proud Cusco native, born and raised in the extraordinary city where so much of Peru’s history has unfolded and where [...]
