We are all excited – we will go for a long weekend at the beach. It’s the last weekend of school holidays in Peru. First difficulty – Getting out of Lima At 3 pm Thursday afternoon we leave our rental apartment (found through AirBnB) located on the border between the districts of Miraflores and Surquillo. We head … Weekend at the beach in Peru – south of Lima
Chocolate workshop at Alejandra’s chocolate shop To follow up with chocolate, after my article about the chocolate factory Orquidea, I publish this article about Alejandra’s Chocolate shop in Chachapoyas. As you know, Chachapoyas is the capital of the Amazonas region in northern Peru. From here you’ll have a great start for your excursions throughout the region. … Chocolate workshop
Only 5 kilometres from Moyobamba, in the San Martin region in northern Peru, in direction of the thermal baths, is the entrance to “Waqanki, birds and orchids refuge”. Don’t miss the panel on your right, because there are none coming from the other direction. Waqanki – What is it all about ? The temperature is still very warm on … Tested for you – Orquids and Hummingbirds in Waqanki
60 km south of Chachapoyas is the funerary complex of Revash, in the district of Santo Tomás, province of Luya. Revash is the name given to a group of mausoleums that is divided into two sectors. At an altitude of 2,800 m, the mausoleums are located in a cave excavated at the height of the … Mausoleums of Revash
The last weekend we visited what for me is the best hotel in the region, the Tambo Sapalanchan in Lamud, but first let me explain why. First – where to find the Tambo Sapalanchan ? Lamud is a little town about 1 hour away from Chachapoyas, the capital of the Amazonas region in northern Peru. From Chachapoyas … Tested for you – Tambo Sapalanchan
Los Horcones de Túcume is a 3-star Hotel Ruralodge located right next to the Pyramids of Túcume, in an oasis of greenery and calm. By coming from Chiclayo, on the northern coast of Peru, first follow the signs Pyramids and Museum of Túcume – 1, 6 km, then the direction to the hotel and you will arrive … Adobe Workshop
The Tingana Reserve is an ecotourism conservation area in the province of Moyobamba, in the San Martin region, in northern Peru. Tingana in a few words Tingana is in the middle of the virgin forest, on the Avisado river. This natural reserve is located in the Municipal Conservation Area of Moyobamba. It is a wetland … Reserve of Tingana
The Sarcophagi of Karajia are a collection of sarcophagi, found in the province of Luya, in the Amazonas region of northern Peru. These sarcophagi are unique in their type and careful elaboration. The funerary ritual of the Chachapoya The Chachapoya had several levels or burial classes. The first level is represented by the sarcophagi, then the … Sarcophagi of Karajia
Papa a la Huancaina is a typical Peruvian dish. It is made with potatoes, as says its name (Papa = Potato) and a Sauce that is thought to be from Huancaio and made with fresh cheese, eggs and chili pepper. We followed a cooking class at the charming hotel Tambo Sapalanchan with Chef Paul, in … Recipe Papa a la Huancaina
Huancas is a small town, located 10 km from Chachapoyas, in the Amazonas region, north of Peru, about 15 minutes by car. Located at 2,560 m above sea level, it is known for its women association who maintains the tradition of utilitarian pottery. At this altitude, it is colder than in Chachapoyas and the wind … Discover Huancas and the Sonche Canyon