Just southeast of Arequipa, Perú, a great place to go for a walk is in “la campiña” (the countryside) around the town of Paucarpata. Founded by the Spanish in the 1570’s, it’s known for its terraces, which date back much earlier, to pre-Inca times. The El Misti volcano (5,822m/19,101ft) looms above everything. Find a “picantería” (traditional restaurant) and, if you’re brave, try some ‘cuy’ (guinea pig)! Have a cold “Arequipeña” lager to wash it all down--the perfect accompaniment under the Andean sun...
The Angora Lakes trail is fairly easy, and you can jump right into the water to cool off in the summer months.
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The Lake Tahoe region is prone to wildfires, so check conditions before heading out.
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Views like these are found round every corner.
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Just southeast of Arequipa, Perú, a great place to go for a walk is in “la campiña” (the countryside) around the town of Paucarpata. Founded by the Spanish in the 1570’s, it’s known for its terraces, which date back much earlier, to pre-Inca times. The El Misti volcano (5,822m/19,101ft) looms above everything. Find a “picantería” (traditional restaurant) and, if you’re brave, try some ‘cuy’ (guinea pig)! Have a cold “Arequipeña” lager to wash it all down--the perfect accompaniment under the Andean sun...
