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 […]
In From the Outpost PERU/Episode3: The Last Inca Bridge at Q’eswachaka
In Peru, Jeff Fuchs led Team Outpost along 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 Road and the ancient people who’ve […]
Peruvian Cuisine is a Lesson in History and Geography (FOOD: Part 1)
From multicultural influences to ancient traditions and modern adaptations, here’s Peruvian-Canadian Carla Bragagnini’s guide to Peru’s cuisine! (Part 1) Story and Photos by Carla Bragagnini A ride through downtown Lima reveals endless chifa restaurants, bakeries, cebicherias, outdoor markets and street food stands. Lima, Arequipa and other major Peruvian cities have a strong cultural identity that is built […]
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 […]
Surfing: Is Peru the Real Big Kahuna?!
Surfing is big deal in Peru, what with the Pacific Ocean defining its entire western border. STORY BY CARLA BRAGAGNINI The origins of the now-sport but once-likely utility-activity can apparently can be traced back at least 2,000 years ago to the pre-Incan Moche civilization/people, which existed in the north of Peru. Famously, one Moche pottery artifact […]
An Expat’s Explosive Christmas in Arequipa, Peru
One of the first things we noticed after moving to Arequipa were repeated explosions off in the distance—every day, often multiple times a day, from the afternoon well into the evening. I once asked an expat friend what they were. Mineral mines? Gunshots? Military tests? No, no and no; they were fireworks, explosions set off […]
Crazy Buzzing Capital—Is There Any Other Way to Describe Modern Lima?!
Pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial history, museums and adventure sports, a solid gastronomical scene and a crazy-amazing vibe! There’s all that and more in Peru’s modern capital. Story by Carla Bragagnini | Photos by Outpost While Lima’s rich colonial past is evidenced by baroque architecture hidden among skyscrapers throughout the city, its lavish buildings and extravagant balconies […]
The Amazon Basin of Peru: Is This the Most Spectacular Place on the Planet?!
The Amazon Basin is, quite possibly, the most spectacular place on the planet. Story and Photos by Carla Bragagnini The Amazon is the world’s most biodiverse forest and the richest ecosystem on the planet. Though it spreads through many Latin American countries, it’s largely based in Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Brazil and of course Peru, […]
The Chawaytiri Weavers of Peru’s Sacred Valley (In The Land of Ayni: Part 2)
Explorer Jeff Fuchs heads to the community of Chawaytiri — the “village of the llama” — where weaving is not just tradition but artform. Story by Jeff Fuchs, Photos by Outpost Colours shimmy in the sun, and the slow pleasant inebriation of thin-aired altitude, mid-afternoon haze and coca-high are all playing nicely in my head. Not […]
