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karynhughes1

Taking a sabattical to sate my wanderlust. Exploring outdoors: hiking, cycling, ocean. Rambling thru streets, no fixed agenda. Eating, always eating and strong coffee. What can I see, where can I play, what can I learn.

https://www.wayfaringwandering.com

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Nazca Lines

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

Wiñay Wayna

These steeply terraced ruins are a stop along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

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Aguas Calientes, Peru

Machu Picchu: The Lost City of The Inca

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Added by LongNow

Lambayeque, Peru

Tombs of Sipán

The shockingly unspoiled Peruvian tomb of the Lord of Sipan was once guarded by a footless warrior.

Added by kondorqueen

Huacachina

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

serflac

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Paracas Candelabra

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

Added by kondorqueen

Pachacamac

The remains of what was the most important religious complex in coastal Peru for over a millennium.

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Paddington Bear of Lima

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

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Convento de San Francisco Ossuary

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.

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San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador

Middle of the World

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.