My Trip to Perú
Here are some pictures from my trip to Perú in 2004. I studied abroad with a group from NC State University led by Kay and Leo Villa-García. This experience is the reason why I am now a Spanish teacher!
![A cathedral next to Parque Kennedy, Miraflores, Lima.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-1-225x300.jpg)
A cathedral next to Parque Kennedy, Miraflores, Lima.
![Miraflores, Lima, Perú from the Hotel María Angola.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-2-300x225.jpg)
Miraflores, Lima, Perú from the Hotel María Angola.
![An artist working in Miraflores, Lima.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-3-300x225.jpg)
An artist working in Miraflores, Lima.
![(3 hours later) Miraflores from the Hotel María Angola. The mist, called neblina, is common in Lima.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-4-300x225.jpg)
(3 hours later) Miraflores from the Hotel María Angola. The mist, called neblina, is common in Lima.
![Aerial view of the Andes Mountains on our flight from Lima to Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-5-300x225.jpg)
Aerial view of the Andes Mountains on our flight from Lima to Cusco.
![Musicians performing in the airport terminal when we arrive to Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-6-225x300.jpg)
Musicians performing in the airport terminal when we arrive to Cusco.
![The Hotel Garcilaso I in Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-7-225x300.jpg)
The Hotel Garcilaso I in Cusco.
![Cathedral of Santo Domingo, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-8-300x225.jpg)
Cathedral of Santo Domingo, Cusco.
![La Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-9-200x300.jpg)
La Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco.
![Photo from Jennifer Kerschensteiner.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-10-200x300.jpg)
Photo from Jennifer Kerschensteiner.
![Plaza de Armas, Cusco, as seen from a second story restaurant window.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-11-300x225.jpg)
Plaza de Armas, Cusco, as seen from a second story restaurant window.
![A sign in the town of Taray, on our way to Písac.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-12-300x225.jpg)
A sign in the town of Taray, on our way to Písac.
![A Peruvian girl and her llama in Taray, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-13-225x300.jpg)
A Peruvian girl and her llama in Taray, Cusco.
![A baby in Taray, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-14-225x300.jpg)
A baby in Taray, Cusco.
![Sra. Schwarz in Taray, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-15-225x300.jpg)
Sra. Schwarz in Taray, Cusco.
![The Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-16-225x300.jpg)
The Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco.
![The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba River Valley), Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-17-300x225.jpg)
The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba River Valley), Cusco.
![Beginning the trail to the Písac Inca Ruins, Písac, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-18-300x225.jpg)
Beginning the trail to the Písac Inca Ruins, Písac, Cusco.
![On the trail to the Písac Inca Ruins, Písac, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-19-300x225.jpg)
On the trail to the Písac Inca Ruins, Písac, Cusco.
![Sra. Schwarz taking a break from the hike to the Písac Inca Ruins, Písac, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-20-225x300.jpg)
Sra. Schwarz taking a break from the hike to the Písac Inca Ruins, Písac, Cusco.
![The Písac Inca Ruins in Písac, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-21-225x300.jpg)
The Písac Inca Ruins in Písac, Cusco.
![Sra. Schwarz at the Písac Inca Ruins in Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-22-300x225.jpg)
Sra. Schwarz at the Písac Inca Ruins in Cusco.
![Native speakers of Quechua at the end of the trail in Pisac.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-23-225x300.jpg)
Native speakers of Quechua at the end of the trail in Pisac.
![The Alhambra Hacienda Restaurante in Urubamba, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-24-300x225.jpg)
The Alhambra Hacienda Restaurante in Urubamba, Cusco.
![A baby alpaca at the Alhambra Hacienda Restaurante in Urubamba, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-25-225x300.jpg)
A baby alpaca at the Alhambra Hacienda Restaurante in Urubamba, Cusco.
![The courtyard at the San Agustín Hotel Monasterio de la Recoleta, Urubamba, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-26-225x300.jpg)
The courtyard at the San Agustín Hotel Monasterio de la Recoleta, Urubamba, Cusco.
![View from bedroom door at the San Agustín Hotel Monasterio de la Recoleta, Urubamba, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-27-300x225.jpg)
View from bedroom door at the San Agustín Hotel Monasterio de la Recoleta, Urubamba, Cusco.
![A dog in the town of Ollantaytambo, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-28-300x225.jpg)
A dog in the town of Ollantaytambo, Cusco.
![A sign in the town of Ollantaytambo, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-29-300x225.jpg)
A sign in the town of Ollantaytambo, Cusco.
![The Ollantaytambo Inca Ruins, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-30-300x225.jpg)
The Ollantaytambo Inca Ruins, Cusco.
![Sra. Schwarz inside a window opening at the Ollantaytambo Inca Ruins, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-31-225x300.jpg)
Sra. Schwarz inside a window opening at the Ollantaytambo Inca Ruins, Cusco.
![A local worker in the town of Ollantaytambo, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-32-300x225.jpg)
A local worker in the town of Ollantaytambo, Cusco.
![The start of the trail to the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-33-300x225.jpg)
The start of the trail to the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.
![Starting to see salt along the trail to the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-34-225x300.jpg)
Starting to see salt along the trail to the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.
![Getting closer to the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-35-225x300.jpg)
Getting closer to the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.
![The very narrow trail through the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-36-225x300.jpg)
The very narrow trail through the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.
![Peruvians packaging salt for human consumption at the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-37-225x300.jpg)
Peruvians packaging salt for human consumption at the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.
![Shallow pools of salty water at the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-38-225x300.jpg)
Shallow pools of salty water at the Salt Mines of Maras (Salinas de Maras), Cusco.
![Sra. Schwarz in the Peruvian highlands between Maras and Moray, Cusco. We stopped here for a picnic lunch.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-39-300x229.jpg)
Sra. Schwarz in the Peruvian highlands between Maras and Moray, Cusco. We stopped here for a picnic lunch.
![The Moray Inca Ruins near the town of Maras in Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-40-300x225.jpg)
The Moray Inca Ruins near the town of Maras in Cusco.
![A boy in the town of Chinchero, Urubamba, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-41-225x300.jpg)
A boy in the town of Chinchero, Urubamba, Cusco.
![The center courtyard in Qorikancha, Convento de Santo Domingo, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-42-300x225.jpg)
The center courtyard in Qorikancha, Convento de Santo Domingo, Cusco.
![A corridor inside the temple of Qorikancha, Convento de Santo Domingo, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-43-225x300.jpg)
A corridor inside the temple of Qorikancha, Convento de Santo Domingo, Cusco.
![A woman weaving outside the Museo Inka, Cusco.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-44-225x300.jpg)
A woman weaving outside the Museo Inka, Cusco.
![Day 1: A sign indicating the start of the Inka Trail.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-45-300x225.jpg)
Day 1: A sign indicating the start of the Inka Trail.
![Day 1: Ruins seen from the Camino Inka.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-46-300x225.jpg)
Day 1: Ruins seen from the Camino Inka.
![Day 1: A sign indicating where the hike will ultimately take us.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-47-300x240.jpg)
Day 1: A sign indicating where the hike will ultimately take us.
![Day 2: Hiking the Camino Inka.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-48-225x300.jpg)
Day 2: Hiking the Camino Inka.
![Day 2: Flowers on the Camino Inka.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-49-225x300.jpg)
Day 2: Flowers on the Camino Inka.
![Day 3: Some of our guides from Pachamama Tour Expeditions.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-50-300x225.jpg)
Day 3: Some of our guides from Pachamama Tour Expeditions.
![Day 3: Sra. Schwarz on the Camino Inka.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-51-300x225.jpg)
Day 3: Sra. Schwarz on the Camino Inka.
![Day 3: An old bridge along the trail.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-52-225x300.jpg)
Day 3: An old bridge along the trail.
![Day 3: A flower on the Camino Inka.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-53-300x225.jpg)
Day 3: A flower on the Camino Inka.
![Day 4: In the morning, looking down at the clouds.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-54-300x225.jpg)
Day 4: In the morning, looking down at the clouds.
![Day 4: Our final campsite on the Camino Inka.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-55-300x225.jpg)
Day 4: Our final campsite on the Camino Inka.
![Day 4: A group photo with our guides and porters.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-56-300x225.jpg)
Day 4: A group photo with our guides and porters.
![Day 4: Flowers on the Camino Inka.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-57-225x300.jpg)
Day 4: Flowers on the Camino Inka.
![Day 4: A sign for Machu Picchu.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-58-300x225.jpg)
Day 4: A sign for Machu Picchu.
![Day 4: Tourists at the Machu Picchu Inca Ruins.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-59-225x300.jpg)
Day 4: Tourists at the Machu Picchu Inca Ruins.
![Day 4: The Machu Picchu Inca ruins in Perú.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-60-300x225.jpg)
Day 4: The Machu Picchu Inca ruins in Perú.
![Day 4: The Huayna Picchu peak towering over Machu Picchu.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-61-300x225.jpg)
Day 4: The Huayna Picchu peak towering over Machu Picchu.
![The Machu Picchu Inca Ruins in Perú.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-62-225x300.jpg)
The Machu Picchu Inca Ruins in Perú.
![Sra. Schwarz at the Machu Picchu Inca Ruins in Perú.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-63-300x225.jpg)
Sra. Schwarz at the Machu Picchu Inca Ruins in Perú.
![At the Machu Picchu Inca Ruins in Perú.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-64-300x225.jpg)
At the Machu Picchu Inca Ruins in Perú.
![The Machu Picchu Inca Ruins in Perú.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-65-300x225.jpg)
The Machu Picchu Inca Ruins in Perú.
![Sra. Schwarz at the Machu Picchu Inca Ruins in Perú.](https://schwarzspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peru-66-225x300.jpg)
Sra. Schwarz at the Machu Picchu Inca Ruins in Perú.