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PeruNorth's musings on events & destinations in Northern Peru, Amazonia ... and beyond. Detailed tour reviews.

Miles Buesst

November 18, 2023

Archaeology, Amazon River, Cities, Cuisine, Flora & Fauna, Testimonial, Transport, Natural Destinations, Andes Mountains

Northern Peru Archaeology & Low Amazon Lodge Testimonial

Miles Buesst

November 18, 2023

Archaeology, Amazon River, Cities, Cuisine, Flora & Fauna, Testimonial, Transport, Natural Destinations, Andes Mountains

Northern Peru Archaeology & Low Amazon Lodge Testimonial

Roberto and Paola from Turin, Italy got in touch with PeruNorth in February 2023 looking for a 24-day itinerary to take in the archaeological and natural highlights of Northern Peru, along with some time in or around an Amazonian reserve, such as Pacaya-Samiria.

Here are their comments about the trip, along with a selection of photos they took:

Miles Buesst

March 22, 2016

Archaeology

Peru's Tomb Raiders

Miles Buesst

March 22, 2016

Archaeology

The term 'tomb raider' may well bring to mind glamorous images of Lara Croft or Indiana Jones, but the reality in archaeologically-rich Peru is very far removed. Huaqueros, as they are known, are almost always poor farmers trying to make a little extra cash, rather than organized treasure hunters.