El Charco Beach
El Charco Beach is about 20 minutes from home. Drove out for lunch and an hour or so on the beach a couple of days ago.
Colca Canyon
You're never too far from spectacular scenery in Peru. This is on the outskirts of Colca Canyon about 150 miles from Arequipa.
Huanchaco Condo
I went apartment hunting with a friend today who is looking for another place. This is the view from the balcony of a furnished, huge 3-bedroom, 2 full bath place we checked out. It's located at the opposite end of town from our apartment. About $700/month.
~ Steve LePoidevin, Peru Correspondent
Puerto Morin
Just a few seagulls on the north coast of Peru! This beach is less than an hour south of Huanchaco/Trujillo.
Trujillo band
You never know when you are going to run into a marching band here! One is playing outside my window as I write this and I walked past another this morning as I was doing a few errands in Trujillo.
Marinera Dance Festival Parade
One of the many colorful floats in the parade that ended a week of festivities and competitions for the annual Marinera Dance Festival here in Trujillo.
Marinera Dance Festival
All ages get involved in the International Marinera Dance Festival that just ended here in Trujillo.
Trujillo Marinera Dance Festival
This past weekend marked the end of the International Marinera Dance Festival here in Trujillo after a week of festivities and competitions. The large parade is one of the highlights.
Playa Puerto Morin
Beautiful Puerto Morin Beach is located about 20 minutes south of Trujillo by car on the north coast of Peru. It's only about a half hour from our home in Huanchaco.
Kitesurfing in Mancora
Strong winds and year-round sunshine make Mancora a kite-surfer's paradise. Lots of great beaches in northern Peru.
El Nuro
Swimming with sea turtles at El Nuro on the north coast of Peru. The region surrounding Mancora has some of the nicest beaches in the country.