During my cycling trip from Alaska to Argentina, I discovered that Peru is a great country for bicycle touring.Being on the bike meant I could get to out of the way places like Markawamachuko. Never heard of it? It's a true hidden gem in Peru. Markawamachuko or Marcahuamachuco? There are quite a few reasons why this site is little known. It is in an out of the way place certainly, but also, the … [Read more...]
Kuelap in Peru – The Machu Picchu of the North of Peru
Kuelap is often described as the Machu Picchu of the north of Peru. I'm not sure why, because it's totally different! As this stunning and much older hillfort is starting to appear on more and more travellers itineraries, i thought I would share my experiences. Kuelap in Peru I am fortunate to have visited Kuelap in Peru twice. The first time, was back in 2005 as part of a backpacking trip … [Read more...]