Peru boasts countless natural wonders and a multitude of jaw-dropping, man-made landmarks. From its Pacific beaches (La Costa) to its Andean Mountains (La Sierra) and to the Amazonian jungle (La Selva), its cultural diversity embraces a mestizaje of Inca, African, and European traditions. Like many other Latin American countries, it has endured centuries of colonisation and the destruction of indigenous structures – all this adds to its historical and cultural wealth and forges a proud tradition that includes many folkloric dances, costumes, typical drinks, and signature dishes (Peruvian Cuisine is just delicious). These photos show just some of the people and fauna we encountered on this wonderful journey. I will be adding more as our trip continues deeper into the country…

Posing for photograph

After a long day

Going from Los Uros to Isla Amantani

from Los Uros

Tribal chief

Chicha Morada – Yum!!

This guy sold bucket, bins and storage solutions

And this hat was really funky…

And a world wrestling masked man

And this guy had a dead ferret, I think.

There were snakes involved in the dancing…

And music playing…

There was also dancing…

and offerings to the gods

There was even a Christian cross mowed on the mountain

and they do look pretty life like

But they are definitely interesting

I have no idea what these represent

There were many sculptures like this one in Chivay

Looked kind of interesting with its trimmed fur

Played some Spanish Classical Guitar

Tour Guide to El Colca

Town of Yanque

The gardener was showing off his beauties

Aiii, no seas malo!!

Jesus was waiting for us on a hill in Otuzco

Checking the mobile…

Old door in Lunahuana

Checking SMS

Wanna play?

Yellow chili in Pacaran (Aji Amarillo)

Yum.

Are you talking to me?

Don’t throw rubbish.

Scary sculpture – dangling

Typical costume in Lima festival

Lunahuana ice cream cones

Junior and cousin Joseph

Girl from Pagash, near Platanar

Pagash chili field (Aji amarillo)

Una galleta porfavor…

Wooooosh…

Riding the wave in Huanchaco

Caballo de Totoro

Are you looking at me?

Fixing the net

The housing services, you know??

Looking to the Sun God

Check out the guns…

Espy – The Chihuaha

Juice Lady

Toys r us

I <3 money

Midori makes Ingerborg smile

Llamita blanca en Machu Picchu

Genuine

Not happy

These witches were hanging from the ceiling.

Gives your shoes a shine in no time!

Which one?

La Mama “Pillicha”

Are you kidding me??

Lima, Barranco District – Ice Cream vendor

Hay mahn!

Plaza de Armas Arequipa

Javier in Pisaq

Pisaq aquarelle painter

Taquile necklace lady

Handmade dolls in Taquile – Llamita’s cousins

Cusco road worker

La Vicuñita Baby Alpaca outlet

Vladimir – Cusco tour guide

Donkey and the temple of water

Friendly Inca gave me one finger salute.

Cusco market couple

Cusco pencil doles

El Cuy Magico

Cusco shop vendor

Cusco doll lady

Lambs and ladies

Cusco ninja

Cusco blind fluteman

Juan Carlos – Cusco Guia

Yajuu juice

Presidente Valentin Paniagua

Cusco Police Department

Jay-Walkers beware

Fly Overhead

Lake Titicaca – Taquile Island

Man from Uros and Mercedes Benz boat

Doll Vendor – Arequipa Plaza de Armas

Flowers in Arequipa

Yummo!! In Arequipa

Rooster, not hen.

Chivay – Plaza de Armas

Town of Maca – Peru

Condor and Moon – El Cañon Del Colca

On our way to Cañon del Colca

Yanque traditional costume and dance.

Chivay – Wititi Warriors at restaurant el Horno.

El Horno restaurant en Chivay

Chivay Wititi Warriors

On our way to Colca – 4000m above sea level

Taquile Island – Titicaca

Taquile tapestry woman

We keep the Titi – You have the Caca

Homestay Family on Amantani Island – Titicaca

Amantani Island – Titicaca

Boys singing on Mercedes Benz boat

Elmer – Tribal Chief in Uros – Titicaca

Mercedes Benz boat – Uros

Arequipa Guia

Sisters on Park Bench – Arequipa

Lima Virgen Doll

This guy was a clown.

Roky’s chicken – Ica Plaza De Armas

Tocando cajon en el refugio de Mamaine

Refugio de Mamaine – El Carmen

Restaurant Cordano – Lima

Festival Lima Joven – Plaza de Armas

Jungle Man – Lima, Plaza de Armas

Plaza de armas – Lima

Junglemen – Plaza de armas Lima

Plaza De Armas – Snoop woman

Lima Friendly faces – festival Joven

Cholo in Plaza de Armas – Lima

It was this big!

Street knife sharpener – Legit

Algodon de azucar en Lima

Hotel Bolivar – Pisco Sour

La Bodega de La Trattoria (Miraflores)

Aguas Calientes girl