Visiting the capital of Chile felt like we were back in any modern day big city in America. The city has numerous districts, each with their own distinct feel. Steve and I were surprised that the effects of government issues from generations ago still haunts the citizens today. We took a tour with a college […]
Month: December 2016
Arica, Chile
Taking in a deep breath – finally some sea-level air!!! Arica was the first stop in Chile, and after a long day in a bus/car, we were excited to enjoy some sand, waves and sun. Arica is just 30 minutes from the border of Perú, making it a backpackers dream to take a break from […]
Arequipa, Perú
Arequipa is the second largest city in Perú, with almost 1 million residents. Steven had put this on our list because we wanted to take photos of the beautiful architecture. We only spent a full day here in between bus rides, but appreciated the big small city feel, and really enjoyed being at a lower […]
Puno, Perú
Puno is the 5th highest city in the world – at 12,500 feet – boy can we feel it! Puno is most known for being a populated city on Lake Titicaca. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, and is shared between Perú and Bolivia. Steve and I only stayed for a […]
Machu Picchu, Perú
We made it to one of the wonders of the world! Machu Picchu was built in 1450, but abandoned a century later during the time of the Spanish conquest. It wasn’t found again until the early 1900’s. Machu Picchu is often called a city in the mountains, and it really is. The ruins lay on […]