Located in Northern Peru, Mancora holds the title of my favorite beach town in the world. During my two years of living in Peru, I frequently enjoyed long weekends in Mancora. The center of Mancora is bustling with an abundance of fantastic restaurants, lively bars, intriguing Peruvian markets, and thrilling activities such as surfing. It’s …
Rainbow Mountain is one of the most popular mountains to hike on in Peru. It’s famous because of its unique look; which consists of stripes in seven colors. Rainbow Mountain is also notorious for being one of the most difficult hikes in Peru. The mountain is 5,200 meters (17,060 feet) above sea level—an altitude that …
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When visiting Lima, Peru, you may be surprised to discover that you can swim amongst hundreds of sea lions in the Pacific Ocean. I’m from the USA, where such an activity would only be allowed in the confines of a controlled environment, such as an aquarium. In Peru, however, you can dive right into the …
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