Travelogues Ancash

After the wellness time in Lima, we felt refreshed and wanted to explore the heights and the Andes one last time. So we took a winding and arduous bus ride to Huaraz at 3100...

Beitrag 16 - Zurück in Peru, zurück in den Bergen. Die schönsten Gipfel Perus wollten erkundet werden.

'Snow-white glaciers, gushing rivers, and peaks over 6000 meters high: The Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most beautiful hiking routes in Peru. The impressive tour takes...

Laguna 69 and Santa Cruz Trek in northern Peru

03.11.2018 2 o'clock in the morning. The bus suddenly stops and we wake up. 'VAMOS' echoes. Let's go. We have arrived at the border to Peru. The view from the window reveals the...

A beautiful, pleasant, sleepy eight-hour bus ride brings us to Huaraz. We immediately see snow-capped mountains that are about 6000m high, many people on the streets, and we...

After the party beach of Máncora, we definitely wanted to quickly go to a less touristy part of the country, so we decided on Chachapoyas, a totally charming town in northern...

We go directly from sea level to the city of Huaraz, located at an altitude of 3000 meters, and the way there is characterized by spectacular views. Just before we arrive in the...

28.10. At 6:00 a.m. our bus arrives in Huaraz. Rodolfo, our hiking tour guide, picks us up and we walk together to our hotel, which is located near the center. "El Jacal" is...

From Marius' perspective: After a not so starry night (although we managed to take some good photos), we enjoy the morning at our amazing campsite. Afterwards, we pack up one...

Scenic views on the way

In Huaraz we stayed at a hostel whose manager, Paul, was very helpful in planning all kinds of hikes and of course had connections to tour operators. We knew from the beginning...

Next morning at 5:00 am we were picked up by the tour bus to go to the Santa Cruz Trek. Our group was quite mixed. We were people from all over the world. One guy from the...

From Marius' perspective After a pleasant night, we wake up around 9 o'clock (a bit late, though). We have breakfast together before packing up everything and getting ready to...

From Marius' perspective The Santa Cruz Trek is a four-day hike in Huarascan National Park. It is considered one of the most beautiful treks in the world and is a good choice...

With the bus from Paracas to Lima we made a stop at the Slave Tunnels. In Lima we spent two nights and then drove to Huaraz during the day. Santa Cruz Trek - 4 days of hiking -...

15.10. In the evening before, I had rice with chicken schnitzel, crispy fried, and a salad. Double portion. Exactly as I wanted. The polished clay floor was so smooth that it...

Farewell to newly made friends and breathtaking landscapes in Huaraz.

Work ethic and border experiences

It was not easy for me to part with Ecuador and even with Montanita. After a week, I had become accustomed to the relaxed beach town's atmosphere, and by the end, I knew so many...

After a layover in Dallas/Fort Worth (USA) and exaggerated security checks, such as patting down to the crotch area, I arrived safely in the capital Lima. The city is located in...

16.10. my first night in a stable with chickens and a meowing cat. Who else has been lurking around here? I don't feel exhausted, but rather quite fit. But the first thing I...

Because we had to be in Lima to get Léa's mom from the airport on the 8th of November, we just wanted to stay one night in Huaraz. So we took a night bus from Trujillo. By that...

From Arequipa, we flew back to Lima because the bus ride of about 17-18 hours was too long for us. From Lima, we took a night bus north to the highlands of Huaraz in the...

The Laguna 69 in the Cordillera Blanca was known only to the locals for a long time, who used the high mountain meadows as pastureland for cattle. About 5 years ago, the Laguna...

We were warned about the Duck Canon and its 35 tunnels being treacherous. Many vehicles had permanent reminders of it. Well, our darling Maggi handled the 22 kilometer route....

After exploring the less touristy northern part of Peru in the past two weeks, which involved long bus rides, it was time for a new adventure for us. For those who know us, it...

From Lima, our nine-hour overnight drive took us north. The city of Huaraz, which is 400 km away, was our next destination. Huaraz, about the same size as Heilbronn, is located...

After a night ride on a luxury bus, we arrived in Huaraz (3100m) on 24/08 at 7 am. After a somewhat tiring search for a hostel, we came across Casa de Zarela, a slightly more...

14.10. one day before the elections in Lower Saxony. I read that the SPD is slightly ahead of the cdu. Will the AfD succeed here too? I slept well and was woken up at half...