Surquillo Market, Miraflores

The climate of Peru is varied, from coastal deserts to wet foothills and highlands, with lots of valleys with different micro-climates. Thus they can grow all types of fruit and veg, except those that need distinct seasons to flourish (like apples). Christian's explanations were entertaining and informative and we had no trouble deciphering his accent.

Lima

November 21st 2015
Geo: -12.122, -77.0266Yesterday we flew LAN A319 to Lima, a 100min flight landing at 1520. Got to Juliaca airport (an hour's drive from Puno) two hours early and spent more than an hour waiting in line to check-in. In Lima (pop 10M) it was an hour's drive to our hotel in the up-market Miraflores district.Our hotel room is on the 16th floor and has large picture windows. Sadly the ha ... read more

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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