Last Frontiers' articles for Peru (all categories)
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John Gimlette in Peru
John Gimlette wrote about the new Orient-Express property, Palacio Nazarenas, in the FT this Saturday. After acclimatising in Cusco, John began an intrepid trek along original Inca footpaths of the Lares valley, with challenging hiking yet comfortable camping. The trek was fully supported with guide... Read more»
Palacio Nazarenas
A restored 18th century convent which combines traditional Inca architecture with top quality facilities and personal service. Belmond (Formely Orient Express) have just opened the doors to their newest luxury hotel, Palacio Nazarenas. Originally a convent, the historic building, on Inca foundations... Read more»
Northern outposts of Peru
Northern Peru is far less visited than the south but there are plenty of archaeological gems, wonderful scenery, rare wildlife and quirky places to stay. Distances between attractions tend to be greater so do expect a few long journeys but it's all worth it! In the northern most tip of north west Pe... Read more»
Waterfalls and moai - Claire in Lima, Iguassu and Easter Island
At the end of March I flew on a whistle-stop tour of South America, inspired by new LAN flight routes from Lima to Iguassu, and also Lima to Easter Island. In Lima, I visited the Pachacamac ruins (‘Creator of the world’ in Quechua). Pacha Camac was the deity worshipped on this site by the Ichma be... Read more»
Ali in deepest, darkest Peru!
Ali spends a month visiting some lesser known areas of Peru. Following the inevitable long journey to Peru I flew straight to Puerto Maldonado where I was whisked off by boat to experience a few of the lodges in the area. My first night was spent at Posada Amazonas which, although only a couple of h... Read more»
Viva South America - Oliver Balch
This is a very readable journey through South America, with each chapter looking at a different country in relation to a specific theme. For example, Chile is examined through the eyes of women and Bolivia from the perspective of the poor. The author's commentary on Colombia is particularly hard-hit... Read more»
Last Frontiers Newsletter #14 December 2009
A couple of months ago we finally moved into our new offices, in a refurbished mill. We now have heating, rainwater harvesting, and even a meeting room (so do come and visit us whenever you want!). In this issue: Lizzy and Sue in Brazil Ed drives the Southern Highway in Chile Sue in Peru Edwa... Read more»
Fitzcaraldo
This unusual film by Wim Wenders takes the viewer to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, to follow opera-loving hero Fitzcaraldo's ambition to build an opera house above the Pongo rapids near Iquitos. Read more»