South America 2019-2023
unknown length - solo travel - Suzuki DR650

September 27, 2022  —  Peru 2

Road from Ollantaytambo to Santa María

Road from Ollantaytambo to Santa María - Peru

Over a million people visit Cusco and the famous Machu Picchu every year. Despite this incredible number, I saw virtually no tourists on my loop north of Cusco/Ollantaytambo.

Road from Ollantaytambo to Santa María - Peru

I drove around 500 km, passing through mountains and jungles with magnificent scenery.

Road from Ollantaytambo to Santa María - Peru
Road from Ollantaytambo to Santa María - Peru
Road from Ollantaytambo to Santa María - Peru
Road from Ollantaytambo to Santa María - Peru
Road from Ollantaytambo to Santa María - Peru
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Road from Quebrada Honda to Lares

Road from Quebrada Honda to Lares - Peru
Road from Quebrada Honda to Lares - Peru
Road from Quebrada Honda to Lares - Peru
Road from Quebrada Honda to Lares - Peru
Road from Quebrada Honda to Lares - Peru
Road from Quebrada Honda to Lares - Peru
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Lares

A small village surrounded by magnificent mountains, Lares is a beautiful place to relax. One of the attractions of Lares is its thermal baths, where the water, with its high concentration of minerals, is said to have therapeutic virtues.

Lares - Peru
At the entrance to the village.
Lares - Peru
The village of Lares.
Lares - Peru
Lares - Peru
Despite its strong yellow/brown colour, the pools are clean and well maintained. On weekdays, the area is very quiet and you can enjoy the therapeutic virtues of the springs.
Lares - Peru
Lares - Peru
Lares - Peru
Lares - Peru
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Road from Lares de Calca

Road from Lares to Calca - Peru

A beautiful route through the mountains at altitudes of around 4,000 metres.

Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
Road from Lares to Calca - Peru
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Trail from Calca to Huchuy Qosqo

Trail from Calca to Huchuy Qosqo - Peru
Trail from Calca to Huchuy Qosqo - Peru
Trail from Calca to Huchuy Qosqo - Peru
Inca archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo.
Trail from Calca to Huchuy Qosqo - Peru
Inca archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo.
Trail from Calca to Huchuy Qosqo - Peru
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Trail from Huayllabamba to Racchi

Trail from Huayllabamba to Racchi - Peru
Trail from Huayllabamba to Racchi - Peru
Trail from Huayllabamba to Racchi - Peru
Trail from Huayllabamba to Racchi - Peru
Trail from Huayllabamba to Racchi - Peru
Trail from Huayllabamba to Racchi - Peru
Trail from Huayllabamba to Racchi - Peru
Trail from Huayllabamba to Racchi - Peru
Trail from Huayllabamba to Racchi - Peru
Laguna Piuray - Peru