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| Title: TORO MUERTO PETROGLYPHS |
| Interest: Culture |
| Trip Length: 8 hours |
Overview: The site of Toro Muerto is located in the south of Peru, 3 hours from the city of Arequipa, on the western side of the Andes. It has been touted as the world's largest field of petroglyphs. In this hot desert in the Majes valley, there are over 600 figures carved in stone, showing plants, animals (birds, mammals and reptiles) and geometric shapes. That enormous scale and the beautiful desert setting, more so than the individual drawings, are what impress visitors the most. The images were carved in 1100 AD and are scattered throughout an area of 5,000 square meters. Several techniques were used to create these petroglyphs, such as banging on the rock, scratches and percussion: various styles that, along with the changing themes of the figures, provide evidence that the petroglyphs were all made during different times.
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| Title: NATIONAL SANCTUARY OF MEJIA LAGOONS |
| Interest: Birding |
| Trip Length: 8 hours |
Overview: The Mejia Lagoons National Sanctuary is located on the coast of Arequipa, near the mouth of the Tambo River. The lagoons are separated from the ocean by a large fringe of beaches and sandy pits. Within the protected area (690 hectares/1,704 acres), several habitats are grouped, including lagoons of different degrees of salinity, salt marsh, reed patches, salt mines and wild grass that form a complex ecosystem. It is ideal for bird watching and a 170 species have been registered: 75 are resident species (you can find them there all year long), 8 are ocean residing species, 62 are regular visitors and 25 are migratory.
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| Title: DOWNHILL CHACHANI |
| Interest: Family |
| Trip Length: 8 hours |
Overview: Chachani Downhill excursion is for all mountain biking lovers. Peru has one of the largest networks of innumerable trails that connect with the most amazing sites, passing through remote villages out of the reach of motorized vehicles, and having the chance to visit local Andean communities and learn their amazing life style. This adventure starts with an unforgettable descent down a winding gravel road followed by a technically demanding stony path and an adrenaline inducing cross-country and track to finish with an enjoyable descent into the outskirts of Arequipa. You will have the support of a vehicle for the whole duration of the trip.
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