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Chachapoyas to Host 10th National Ornithological Congress in May

A guest post by Chachapoyas resident Kerry Gubits There's a little bit of everything for everyone in Chachapoyas, it seems If your tastes run to “birdwatching,” you can try this: Miss World Peru 2017 Or you can...

Gocta Waterfall in Chachapoyas Peru

Chachapoyas: Discover Peru’s Best Kept Secret

Most people are familiar with the well-trodden gringo trail, but have you heard of Chachapoyas This town in the Amazonas region of northern Peru is an amazing off-the-beaten-track destination for tourists and truly Peru's best...

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From Chachapoyas: Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man

A guest post by Chachapoyas resident Kerry Gubits Twenty-nine year old Luis Miguel Portilla Tuesta smiled when asked about his age He referred to a birth date in 1986 and said it was a rainy day Since that date, it...

Kuelap Chachapoyas

Kuelap: The Machu Picchu of the North

Among the clouds of the Peruvian Andes above the Amazon Rainforest, you’ll find the magnificent Archeological Complex of Kuelap, one of the oldest and biggest historical structures in South America and known as the “Machu...

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The Top Machu Picchu Alternatives: Skip the Crowds and Visit One of These Unique Sites

2020 Updated Information: Here are the top Machu Picchu alternatives which you can visit to skip large crowds and still get the same amazing experience In recent years, many Machu Picchu alternatives have been discovered and...