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May 17, Street Scene Ollantaytambo - May 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:14:27 GMT

By: Susan - Massachusetts Ollantaytambo village, 5/5/2012, 10:00 a.m., in clear, perfect weather. I wanted to record the pace of life in this village.

May 16, El viejo de Ollantaytambo - May 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:05:56 GMT

By: John Nicklin - Comox, BC, Canada This picture was taken in Ollantaytambo, Peru, near Cuzco on June 1st, 2008. The day was sunny and warm around mid

May 16, Red Beach, Paracas - May 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:31:54 GMT

By: Aimee McLachlan - Liverpool, United Kingdom This photo was taken in the Paracas National Park, Peru on May 5th, 2012. It had been a very cloudy,

May 16, Barrios Altos, Lima - May 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:54:41 GMT

By: Rocío Mirón - Madrid, Spain Where was this photo taken? City or location: Barrios Altos, Lima Information on this location: Barrios Altos is a suburb

May 12, SmileYou're on Candid Camera - May 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Sat, 12 May 2012 01:00:46 GMT

Machu Picchu Peru June 16 2005, early morning, with a bit of fog? Had to take it and not miss this awesome opportunity , not every day you see an Alapaca

May 5, And the Winner is...April 2012 Inside-Peru Photo Contest

Sat, 05 May 2012 04:58:24 GMT

I'm sitting here in front of the computer while a cold rain is falling outside.

Yes, in spite of it being spring with incredible flowers bursting into bloom all around us, Lin and I still face wet weather until the few weeks of real summer get here to the Pacific Northwest... and then, Peru again in the fall!

But in the meantime, the photos coming in to the Peru photo contest keep us smiling in spite of the cloudy weather here.

Now we announce the winner of the April 2012 Photo Contest, "Early Morning Machu Picchu" by Alon Ben Levy of Israel.

Congratulations, Alon!

Alon got an unprecedented 104 votes for this beautiful, cloud-forested photo of Machu Picchu in its verdant splendor.

The runner up, "Little Peruvian Girl," also was very popular, receiving many more votes than usual.

To see all the photos from each month, go to Pictures of Peru.

Plan your trip to Peru now.

Start with a good guide book to Peru.

Find the best flights.

When you get to Lima, stay at the hotel with the best travelers reviews.

Then, find the most exciting things to see and do to make the most of your Inside-Peru experience.

From Cusco (Cuzco) - Sacred Valley Tour
With an ideal climate and millions of opportunities to take amazing photos, this is a day trip that you cannot miss from Cuzco. Pass through the villages of Pisaq (Pisaq), Calca, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero to see ancient Inca archaeological sites and indigenous marketplaces with...

Apr 30, Inside Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:55:28 GMT

Find the best inside information on Peru, not only travel, hotels, and tours - from wonders like Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon jungle - but also its hidden treasures that are no less exciting and inviting. This inside information is presented by people like us who live in this fascinating country to help you make the most of your experience.

Apr 18, Girl in traditional costume - April 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:00:41 GMT

By: Ignacio Martinez - Madrid, Spain The picture was taken in the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, in a street dance festival in April 2012. The mood of the

Apr 18, Little Peruvian Girl - April 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:36:17 GMT

By: Maya Nitzan ©, Israel Hertzelia Where was this photo taken? Peru- Hawaraz -whaywosh Trek The most hardest trek, up there in the montains with no

Apr 18, Lluvia de Estrellas - April 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:51:57 GMT

~ By: Adriana Cabrera - Bogotá, Colombia Taken at Parque La Reserva, Lima, Perú, on April 11, 2012 with a Canon PowerShot SD1400IS It was a gorgeous

Apr 18, Early Morning Machu Picchu - April 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:30:37 GMT

~ By: Alon Ben Levy, Israel Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Peru Date: 7/4/2010 Weather conditions: Cloudy Background story: This picture was taken on

Apr 18, Machu Pichu - April 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:14:23 GMT

~ By: Bobby Loomba - Manchester UK Where was this photo taken? Machu Pichu Date, time of day, and weather conditions? Wet What kind of camera and/or

Apr 12, Incas - April 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:32:01 GMT

~ By: Andre Distel Made this image a few months ago in Peru. We visited Machu Picchu on our own. A non-guided tour all the way from Northern Chile.

Mar 24, Urubamba/Sacred Valley - Kuychi Rumi

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:54:29 GMT

~ by C This is the best place to get acclimated before you go off to Machu Picchu. I found this place on trip advisor. They have excellent reviews and

Mar 20, Lima Airport - connections

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:08:07 GMT

I arrive from Sao Paulo at 11:15pm on LAN airlines, and must connect to a Delta flight to the US at 12:30am The airlines claim this is enough time....I

Mar 19, Carnival! - March 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:50:00 GMT

~ By: Romina Marzello - Buenos Aires, Argentina Photo taken in Taquile Island, Puno, Perú. Date: Feb, 23rd. 2012. Weather conditions: cloudy. We were

Mar 17, Pisac Peru

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:15:06 GMT

Pisac Peru is a small, quaint town nestled in the Sacred Valley featuring such attractions as its popular market and extensive Inca ruins

Mar 16, Avoid Puerto Maldonado Peru

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:19:03 GMT

Illegal gold miners have attempted to take over this town in the southern Peru jungle. Police, outnumbered by thousands of protesters slinging rocks sticks, fired on the crowd and apparently killed three people. Illegal mining in the upper Amazon Basin has contaminated and ruined thousands of acres of rain forest. Mercury, a byproduct of the mining, is highly poisonous to life forms. Puerto Maldonado is a popular jumping-off site for eco-tours in the jungle area. If you are scheduled to go to Puerto Maldonado, keep in close communication with your contact there in order to avoid dangerous conditions. Persons on the spot in Puerto Maldonado can give you a real estimate of the danger or lack of danger.

Mar 7, Peru Surfing - Surf Reports Show Peru as the spot for March

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:24:32 GMT

March is a time of transition. The Northern Hemisphere is shifting from winter to summer and the Southern Hemisphere from summer to winter. The South Pacific comes to life and pushes out stronger and more frequent storms -- especially for those locations south of the equator. Meanwhile, the North Pacific hasn't laid down for its summer hibernation. It can (and will) still whip up some solid late season storms. With all this in mind -- and after looking at charts and longer-range models -- our March 2012 Best Bet will be Peru.

Mar 5, Tourism Boom For Peru's Amazon Province Of Loreto

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:01:52 GMT

LIMA, March 5 (BERNAMA- NNN-ANDINA) - Peru's largest Amazon province Loreto has started to experience a huge tourist boom following the election of the Amazon River-Rainforest as one of the seven natural wonders of the world last year.

Mar 3, And the Winner is...February 2012 Inside-Peru Photo Contest

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:12:36 GMT

Well, we're into the summer months in Peru and the late winter months of the N. Hemisphere, now and are enjoying the photos that you viewers have submitted.

The favorite picture of Peru this month is full of colors, an notable feature of many Andes mountain "mercados" or even patios.

Congratulations to Natalia in Sydney, NSW, Australia on her winning photo "Hanging Scarves."

Hanging Scarves

To see all the photos from each month, go to Pictures of Peru.

Plan your trip to Peru now.

Start with a good guide book to Peru.

Find the best flights.

When you get to Lima, stay at the hotel with the best travelers reviews.

Then, find the most exciting things to see and do to make the most of your Inside-Peru experience.

Feb 27, Four Tips for International Travel

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:54:53 GMT

Whenever one takes a trip, especially a long distance one, they’re bound to learn a lot. From the actual preparation of the trip to the overall experience

Feb 26, Food in Venezuela

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:08:02 GMT

by CreativeThings (Valencia, Venezuela) Try to always drink bottled water, especially if you go to Valencia, for it has the highest water contamination

Feb 23, Heavy Rains in Peru's Titicaca Area

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:49:32 GMT

The Llave river has flooded due to heavy rains in southern Peru. This is one of the rivers that feeds Lake Titicaca. Some towns in the Puno and Juliaca area have been affected with 3 deaths reported. Heavy rains may continue, forecasters say.

Feb 23, Surfing America Team USA competes at ISA World SUP Championships in Peru Read more: San Clemente Times - Surf’s SUP in Peru

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:38:21 GMT

San Clemente athletes Colin McPhillips, Emmy Merrill, Rob Rojas and Brandi Baksic are competing as part of the Surfing America PacSun USA Stand Up/Prone Paddle Team in the inaugural ISA World SUP Championships in Miraflores, Peru, February 19 through 25. Read more: San Clemente Times - Surf’s SUP in Peru

Feb 23, Peru-Chile Border Open Again

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:35:05 GMT

The border between Chile and Peru had been closed since Tuesday. Landslides consisting of mud - and landmines from a previous conflict - had closed the highway crossing. Officials say it has now reopened.

Feb 23, Machu Picchu as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:32:56 GMT

I love being in the right place at the right time! It doesn’t happen often, but one of those moments actually took place in Peru, nearly five years ago.

Feb 23, Be Sure to Have a Great Time

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:25:38 GMT

When one takes a trip most of the time the ultimate goal is to have a great time along with seeing and experiencing new things. Many who don’t have a

Feb 23, Pickpocketing in Peru

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:23:15 GMT

While this form of robbery usually doesn’t result in physical injuries, pickpocketing can leave anyone with a sense of violation. Therefore, to avoid unnecessary

Feb 21, Self-Guided Bicycle Tours

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:07:49 GMT

One of the best things about traveling is the scenery and simply sight-seeing. With that said what form of travel can beat bike riding, where in Peru,

Feb 21, Machu Picchu - February 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:30:14 GMT

~ By: Henry Alfred Bugalho - Buenos Aires, Argentina Photo of the Machu Picchu ruins taken from the top of the Wayna Picchu mountain, after an hour and

Feb 21, How to Carry Your Money when Traveling

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:09:36 GMT

When you're traveling, one of the most important things is the money you have in your possesion. With that in mind, one needs to be very careful and mindful

Feb 21, Information on Venezuela Safety

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:03:25 GMT

I would like to share information on Venezuela security and safety for the traveler. Information on Venezuela Safety - Some Facts The biggest problem

Feb 21, Falling in Love in Peru

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:22:24 GMT

I used to say it would never happen. Falling in love, that is. I wanted to concentrate on my studies, on traveling during vacations, on my family, etc.

Feb 20, Border Crossing from Peru to Bolivia

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:58:10 GMT

I am thinking about taking the bus from Puno across the border to Bolivia. What should I expect at the border crossing? Do I need to pay anything on leaving

Feb 18, Pictures of Peru

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:50:43 GMT

A picture is worth a thousand words, and pictures of Peru...well, you have to see it to believe it!

Feb 17, lglesia de Santo Domingo - February 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:28:50 GMT

~ By: Xia Sheng, - Seattle, WA, US Where was this photo taken? Cuzco. Date, time of day, and weather conditions? October 11, 2011. What kind of camera

Feb 17, New findings at Chavín de Huántar

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:06:00 GMT

New findings of a recent archaeoacoustic study suggests that the ancients of the 3,000-year-old Andean ceremonial center at Chavín de Huántar, in the central

Feb 13, Hanging Scarves - February 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:05:29 GMT

By: Natalia - Sydney, NSW, Australia This photo was taken at Lake Titicaca, Puno, Peru on 20/01/2012 at 11am on a sunny day. I liked the vibrancy of

Feb 11, Living in Peru - Relocating to Peru

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:46:08 GMT

Living in Peru - Discover the ins and outs of living in Peru. Relocating, Jobs in Peru, Teaching in Peru, Teaching English in Peru

Feb 7, The Big Splash - February 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:46:49 GMT

~ By: geraint rowland - Miraflores, Lima I took this photo in Miraflores, Lima on a sunny summer's day at sunset. The Sky was beautiful and warm, the

Feb 6, Miraflores, Lima - February 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:57:08 GMT

~ By: Elisabeth - Norway This photo was taken in Lima during a backpacking trip through South America early last December. Lima was the destination after

Feb 1, And the Winner is...January 2012 Inside-Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:53:58 GMT

Congratulations to Julian Iliev from Denver, Colorado on his winning photo "Machu Picchu Housing." The runner-up is "Ashanika Makeup" by Aier S. B. in Peru.

To see all the photos from each month, go to Pictures of Peru.

Jan 31, Isolated Peru tribe makes uncomfortable contact

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:50:49 GMT

Peruvian authorities say they are struggling to keep outsiders away from a clan of previously isolated Amazon Indians who began appearing on the banks of a jungle river popular with environmental tourists last year.

Jan 31, Cusco Peru

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:35:46 GMT

Cusco Peru - If you are considering visiting Cusco, Peru, you will be amazed by the richness and tranquility of this city nestled in the mountains. Where to begin?

Jan 28, Guesthouse in Miraflores

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:33:35 GMT

~ By Joshua Alan Davis - Miraflores, Lima, Peru I took this photo in Miraflores, Lima, Peru on September 4th, 2011. It was a clear and sunny day; I was

Jan 26, Latest Inside-Peru News Bulletin

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:56:38 GMT

ALERT! Stop Peru's Road to Rainforest Ecocide and Genocide... Ancient popcorn discovered in Peru... Ancient cave paintings found in Peru...

Jan 20, Feliz Año Nuevo - January 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:27:24 GMT

~ By: Sarah - Houston, Tx Location: This photo was taking during the New Year celebrations in Miraflores, Lima, Peru. It was a beautiful night to ring

Jan 20, Flower For Hope - January 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:59:52 GMT

~ Sloane Sheldon - Farmington, CT This photo was taken in Cusco on a cold, wet December afternoon. What were your feelings or impressions when taking

Jan 20, Row Row Row the Boat - January 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:05:38 GMT

~ By: David Lynch - Dublin Ireland This photo was taken on Lake Titicaca in May 2009 in the afternoon. I felt great after taking this photo. I spent