Is Saddling Up in the Andes the World’s Best Adventure?!
Most people don’t know horses are not native to Peru — that’s probably because horseback riding in the Andes has got to be one of the world’s great adventures! By Carla Bragagnini Did you know that Peru is famous for its caballo de paso: a breed of horse with Spanish and Moorish royal lineage? Horses are, of […]
Ancient Alpaca Weaving with the Women of Chinchero
How I learned the ancient alpaca weaving techniques with the Women Weavers of Chinchero. Story and Photos by Carla Bragagnini Our welcome into the weavers’ collective includes a smile and a mug of coca-leaf tea. I can’t think of a friendlier gesture at these soaring altitudes (coca eases its affects). Chinchero, a rural Quechua weaving town […]
Ancient Lima: A Place Where Human Civilization Began
Unbeknownst to most travellers to Lima, the modern metropolis brims with an ancient past and a vibrant history. Story by Carla Bragagnini, Photos by Outpost In the historic colonial center of Lima, Peru, Spanish conquistador/conqueror Francisco Pizarro built—unfortunately—the Government Palace (or Presidential Palace, where he lived, and where Peru’s current president lives) atop pre-Incan structures. The Spanish actually did […]
Cabo Blanco, Peru: The Place that Enchanted Ernest Hemingway
In a twist worthy of magical realism (the literary genre that’s enchanted travellers to South America), Cabo Blanco is a kind of sketch of Hemingway’s famed book about the bucolic little spot on the Pacific of Peru. Story by Nicanor Millan There is a quaint town in northern Peru that goes by the name “Cabo […]
72 hours in Cusco | Acclimatizing in Inca Territory
Are three days in Cusco, Peru enough? Of course! The ancient Inca capital of cobbled streets, plazas and a dramatic central square is a popular base to acclimatize, with plenty of attractions Story and Photos by Desiree Anstey Soprano high whistles direct traffic from narrow, stone-slabbed streets. There’s screeching of brakes and honking of horns, but […]
From City-side Paragliding to Cliff-side Clinging, Here’s How to Soar Above it in Peru!
Whether you prefer to soar way, way above or just a bit-above the canopy, here’s how to do it in Peru! By Carla Bragagnini How to soar like a condor! You’ve probably seen some stunning aerial shots of Peru’s landscapes via drone — well, Peru offers exquisite opportunities for you to see them in the same way […]
In From the Outpost PERU/Episode1: The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
In Peru, Jeff Fuchs led Team Outpost along one of the world’s great footpaths, the Salkantay Trek in the Andes Mountains, then to the community of Chawaytiri and Q’eswachaka, finally across the highlands of Tanta—pack-llamas in tow, tea at the ready—listening to the stories of the Quechua people, exploring the history of the Great Inca […]
Sandboarding, Dune-buggying & Caving: Adventure Add-ONs to Consider!
STORY BY CARLA BRAGAGNINI Caving: Peru’s Really Cool Underground Scene Not a lot of travellers head to Peru for caving, so it’s not a strongly developed scene. But its uniqueness garners two thumbs up from me. Tarma City (outside of Junin) has the Huagapo Cave, which was discovered in the 18th century. It’s so large that […]
Peru’s Pacific Coast Desert Thrills with History and Adventure
Peru’s Pacific Coast has the biggest cities and tallest waves in South America! Story by Carla Bragagnini Feature Photo: The Ballestas Islands (Manuel Medir/PromPeru) Tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains is coastal Peru, a spectacular region that spans approximately 3,000 kilometres. Relatively flat compared to the rest of the country, with elevations […]
