Last Frontiers' articles for Peru (all categories)
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Explora Hotels Chile 20th anniversary discount offer
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, book a four night stay at one of the Explora hotels, staying between 14th April and 14th October 2013 and you will receive an additional, complimentary night.
This offer can also be used in conjunction with the explora passport: by reserving two four...
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John Gimlette in Peru
John Gimlette wrote about the new Orient-Express property, Palacio Nazarenas, in the FT this Saturday. After acclimatising in Cusco, John began an intrepid trek along original Inca footpaths of the Lares valley, with challenging hiking yet comfortable camping. The trek was fully supported with guide...
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Olympic Medal Table for Latin America
My (Brazilian-born) daughter thought it would be a good idea to keep an eye on the Latin American rankings in the London 2012 Olympics. She also complained that a simple count of Gold medals was unfair, so here is our version (weighted with Gold - 3 points, Silver - 2 points and Bronze - 1 point). E...
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Classic Peru with Nazca Lines
A wonderful sweep through the majestic Andes of southern Peru visiting colonial cities, steep terraced canyons, high lakes, lush valleys and the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. For an additional £500 per person a side trip to the Nasca Lines with an overflight of the mysterious symbols can be i...
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The Ship, the Lady and the Lake
The true story of a British-built steamship, the Yavarí, carried by mule in thousands of parts from the Pacific to the highest navigable lake in the world - Lake Titicaca. Rediscovered by the author in 1962 as a rotting hulk, she was restored and now lies serenely on the shores of the lake a...
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Palacio Nazarenas
Orient Express have just opened the doors to their newest luxury hotel, Palacio Nazarenas. Originally a convent, the historic building, on Inca foundations, has been painstakingly renovated. During the restoration an original fresco and a colonial wooden-tiled ceiling were discovered and repaired.
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Northern outposts of Peru
Northern Peru is far less visited than the south but there are plenty of archaeological gems, wonderful scenery, rare wildlife and quirky places to stay. Distances between attractions tend to be greater so do expect a few long journeys but it's all worth it! In the northern most tip of north west Pe...
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Waterfalls and moai - Claire in Lima, Iguassu and Easter Island
At the end of March I flew on a whistle-stop tour of South America, inspired by new LAN flight routes from Lima to Iguassu, and also Lima to Easter Island. In Lima, I visited the Pachacamac ruins (‘Creator of the world’ in Quechua). Pacha Camac was the deity worshipped on this site by the Ichma be...
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