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Visiting Lake Titicaca is both fascinating and slightly underwhelming, as the sheer scale and cultural history are remarkable, yet the towns around it can feel rather scruffy and tourist-worn, leaving you torn between awe at the scenery and a quiet wish for a bit more charm.

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Arequipa

Peru: Colca Canyon – World’s second deepest canyon

Visiting the Colca Canyon is both awe-inspiring and exhausting, as the breathtaking scenery and chance to spot condors make the long, bumpy journey and early morning start feel worthwhile, though you may return more tired than you expected.

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Arequipa

Peru: Arequipa – the White City

Arequipa is a strikingly beautiful city with its white volcanic stone buildings and dramatic mountain backdrop, yet beneath the charm of its colonial architecture and lively plazas there lingers a sense that it is more relaxed and less polished than Peru’s bigger cities, which makes it all the more appealing to those seeking authenticity.

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Ica

Peru: Nazca: Lines, Tombs and Pyramids in the Desert

The Nazca Lines, while undeniably fascinating and mysterious, may be less awe-inspiring in person than the dramatic aerial photographs suggest, yet they remain an extraordinary testament to the ingenuity and symbolic expression of an ancient culture.

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Ica

Peru: Paracas National Reserve & the Ballestas Islands

The Paracas National Reserve in Peru offers breathtaking coastal landscapes and abundant wildlife, but its windswept deserts and rugged shores can feel stark and unforgiving, making it as humbling as it is beautiful.

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Cusco

Peru: Cusco – The seat of Incan Kings

Set at 12,000 feet above sea level Cusco, is the ancient capital of the Incas. There is plenty to see in the city itself, from the Cathedral, the cobbled streets and Incan ruins. It is also a great base to explore the Andes, Macchu Pichu and the Sacred Valley.