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Peru pictures
Peru is a land of colors. It is a photographer paradise. Clear blue sky of peruvian sierra, colorful clothes and people offers a perfect shot. An memorable souvenir from this beautyfull land.
Colors of Peru
A few hints where to take colorful pictures of Peruvian people. Visit vibrant markets and blend with the local people. There is still a lot of tradition presented in daily life. Colorful costumes, dance and music can be seen on major holidays. One of the most colorful Peruvian holiday is “Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria” hold in Puno which is known as the folkloric capital of Peru. This is one of the most colorful festivals on the world, so don't forget to bring your camera. If you miss the festival don’t miss Limas dance show in “Brisas del Titicaca”. There you will be able to admire traditional dances of Peru like Marinera Norteña from north and Huayno which is typical for Andean region.
A photo gallery of Peruvian Andes
Peruvian Sierra with crisp blue sky from may until october. High peaks of Sierra Blanca covered with snow, turquese lagunas and lake Titicaca. Llamas, Vicunas and Alpacas. Deep canyons with condores. Migty volcanos and ancient plazas.
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Burito and our arriera to Ishinca Valley trek. Uros mountain in the background. |
The bottom end of Ishinca Valley with Cerro Tocllaraju in the background. |
From the trekking towards the end of Ishinca Valley (4300 m). |
The peak of Mount Huandoy. Picture was taken from laguna Llanganuco. |
Peru photos of Lima city
Pictures from Cusco area
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The salt flats of Salinas near Urubamba in Cusco area. See also agricultural terraces of Moray |
Ollantatambo ruins. Ollantaytambo served as a temporary capital for Manco Inca. |
Plaza de Armas in city of Cusco. In the back a main cathedral of Cusco. |
Inca settlement and ruins of Pisac. Pisac is located in Valle Sagrada and has lively market. |
Pictures from Machu Picchu
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Train to Machu Picchu. Peru Rail backpacker train takes you to Aguas Callentes. |
Inca bridge near ruins of Machu Picchu. |
Machu Picchu, one of a seven world wonders. Legendary lost city of Incas discovered 100 years ago. |
Machu Pichu as seen from Huayna Picchu a hill behind Incas lost town. |
Peru Pictures from Lake Titicaca
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Support local tourism, buy colorful weavings souvenir from Uros island. |
Floatinge islands of Uros near city of Puno - main atraction of lake Titicaca |
Isla Taquile on Titicaca lake. |
Stil very traditional way of life on Taquile island of Titicaca lake. |