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Jacada Traveller Photo Journal: Peru and Bolivia

Published on: September 21st, 2017

Last updated: January 15th, 2018

One of Jacada’s travellers, Hawra, recently went on an amazing journey through Peru and Bolivia. She met with Andean communities, learning about their way of life, explored ancient ruins in some of the most remote areas of Peru, and experienced the outstanding landscapes in Bolivia. These are just a selection of her favourite memories of the trip. For more photos, find Hawra on Instagram.

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The Amaru community in the hills of Peru, dying the colourful fabrics in big pots.

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Pisac market where all their wares are sold.

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A delicious picnic lunch!

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Just some of the spectacular views across the Andes. Such a beautiful sight to wake up to.

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The Chincheiro ladies weaving the dyed wool, creating stunning vibrant clothing and other items.

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Spectacular views overlooking the Sacred Valley from the Tambo del Inka hotel.

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The uniquely formed salt fields of Maras.

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The amazing Ollantaytambo ruins in the Sacred Valley, dating from the Inca era.

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Our guide, José, teaching us all about this fascinating civilisation.

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Arriving at the train station, getting super excited for the Machu Picchu tour!

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The speechless moment as we arrived at the top of Machu Picchu, overlooking the ancient Inca ruins carved into the mountainside.

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From the top of Huayna Picchu, a mountain within Machu Picchu. We couldn’t get over the views!

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The gardens of Hotel Monasterio, where we stayed in Cusco.

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We spent a beautiful day in Cusco wandering around the city.

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And exploring the lovely alleyways.

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Our cute, comfortable suite on the Belmond Andean Explorer.

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The outstanding views from the Belmond train journey as we travelled through the Andes.

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We loved everything about this train… the breakfasts especially were delicious.

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And we loved the updates from Jacada!

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This hotel was undoubtedly our favorite of the trip – Titilaka.

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We had a full day tour around the tranquil Lake Titicaca, learning about this magical area.

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The beautiful children on Uros island.

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Hello Bolivia! We crossed the border from Peru and ended up in the colourful town of Copacabana.

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We went on a day visit to the lovely Sun Island (Isla del Sol) located in Lake Titicaca.

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Our amazing guide, Mariela.

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The infamous Witches’ Market in La Paz.

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Spectacular views over La Paz as we took a fun cable car ride up the steep hillside.

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The otherworldly landscapes of Moon Valley, close to La Paz.

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And all of these photos were taken at the breathtaking landscape of Salar de Uyuni – the salt flats of Bolivia.

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If Hawra’s photo journal has inspired you to explore the incredible landscapes of Peru and Bolivia, talk to one of our knowledgeable Latin America travel designers who can help you plan your perfect trip. Get in touch or call  +44 (0)2035 536914.

 

 

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