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