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The Junin Stretch

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From Huanuco the road heads up into the high Andes. This is where the immense Junin Lake sits. It is the second biggest alpine lake in the country after Lago de Titicaca. There are several towns along the stretch of highway that skirts the lake.
Some are mining towns and offer little to the common backpacker (although a jaunt in a local haunt might be an interesting reprise from the normal gringo trail features). Other towns function with the seasons, supporting themselves on the maca crops in the high plateau plains.

Chavin’s Ancient Trading Grounds

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Not far from Huaraz, there is an ancient set of stones dominating the bend in a river. Chavin de Huantar sits in a deep valley, surrounded by soaring cliffs and hills.

The road to get there curves over the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, passing through the Parque Nacional de Huascaran, beside glacial lakes and wavy prairie grasses.

Leimebamba and The Laguna de los Condores

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About 60 kilometers south of Chachapoyas is the district of Leimebamba. Here, you’ll find a museum that is very much worth the 10 sol entry fee. First off, arriving to the interesting museum is great in and of itself.

Have You Heard of Chiclayo?

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If you haven’t heard of the 4th largest Peruvian city, then perhaps you have heard its nickname, “The Capital of Friendship.” Why the bizarre nickname? Chiclayo, simply enough, is known as the friendliest city in the nation. It’s a modern metropolis, but its attractiveness to the backpacker is probably the nearby ruins and museums.

The Jewel of Ayacucho

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For those backpackers who have had enough of the hordes of tourists who swarm around Cusco, Ayacucho is a great place to head next.

Ayacucho offers a high concentration of historic and cultural attractions, nearly on a par with Cusco itself, but because it is off the main coastal Cusco-Lima highway, many international tourists opt not to visit it.

A Bit of Covert Campaign in Carhuaz

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Perhaps you have already exhausted your feet on a hike up to the Churup or 69 lakes, or perhaps you’re on your way to Caraz to tackle the Santa Cruz trek. Either way, you should decide to spend a night or two in Carhuaz, if not for the views, then for its proximity to thermal hot springs at La Merced, Marcara and La Providencia.

Cultural Cajamarca

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Cajamarca’s calm, away-from-it-all feeling makes it a great location for traveling backpackers. There is a fair selection of hostels in town, but since it’s a small city, you might consider searching out for a nice place to camp. If you get there during the week leading to Lent, prepare yourself for a party.

Lagunas Llanganuco

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Sometimes a backpacker has had enough of high-demanding treks. The Ancash region of Peru has so many trails to offer the trekking enthusiast that he might get dizzy just trying to decide which he wants to tackle.
After going on a few of the quick treks, or even after hiking a long one like Santa Cruz, perhaps you’ll want to chill out and enjoy a breezy tour. Perhaps you’ll just want to take a drive to some beautiful lakes.

The Biggest Fortress in Peru

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Contrary to popular belief, Machu Pichu is not the biggest stone structure in the country. In fact, the biggest stone structure is located on the opposite side of the country altogether! That structure is the massive fortress of Kuelap.

Tarma’s Atmospheric Attraction

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Curving down from the highlands, the bus goes from the treeless heights through winding roads that eventually plop you in the flowery city of Tarma.

Indeed, if you arrive during Peru’s springtime, you’ll see terraced landscapes of blue, purple and white flowers. The city itself is called the “City of Flowers”.

Chachapoyas is in the Jungle?

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Chachapoyas sits way up above the canyon, and looking back you’ll notice that you can’t tell there was a canyon there at all! When you arrive to Chachapoyas, you’ll fall in love. The whitewashed houses of this quaint mountain town are wonderful.

Tips on Travel in Cusco

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Cusco is the most visited cities in Peru, and one of the most visited in the entire of the continent. As such, it has a lot of transportation options to choose from. Peru does not have the best domestic travel services, but the system is quite functional.

You can travel on the cheap, or opt for something a bit more luxurious. It all depends on how backpacker you intend to be. Pariwana Cusco hostel can give you the low-down on the transport options available to you, but this article offers some hints to get you ready.

Caraz and The Wondrous Paron

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The stretch of valley from Huaraz to Caraz, known as the Callejon de Huaylas, is already a spectacular backpacking route, with plenty of options for camping and accommodation. You can sneak into the Cordillera Blanca to the west, which is always tempting you with its enormous mountaintops. Many backpackers find their way to the small town of Caraz, with the intention of undertaking the Santa Cruz trek. However, you should consider the nearby Laguna de Paron as a good alternative.

Huanuco’s Delights

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You’re probably going to be arriving to Huanuco on your way to or from Pucallpa. Huanuco boasts one of the best climates in Peru, or, at least according to its residents!

Seriously, you will probably feel great in the gentle warmth and cool evenings of the city. The central plaza has towering trees and plenty of benches for sitting to some people-watching.

Visit to the Maras Salt Mines

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Most backpackers will head out from Pariwana Cuzco early in the morning to make the best out of their day. They will hit up all the big ruins, and snap photos galore before coming back to Cuzco.

The city is always beckoning you back with its superb nightlife and unique gastronomy. But beyond the borders of Cuzco to the north, up a long 40 kilometer dirt road, lies a site less-visited by the hordes of tourists. The site is near the village of Maras, and has had practical significance since the Incas.

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