Tag: Chivay
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Chivay
in: Travel
While in Chivay we visited the spa (hot springs) and the market. The market offered views of people dressed in traditional costume. I’m never really certain whether the clothing is worn for real or for show; I get a little dubious when I repeatedly see women in costume carrying a baby sheep/alpaca. However, I expect the…
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The Route to Chivay
in: Travel
Chivay isn’t really the end point; the main attraction is the Colca Canyon and, at least for me, the Andean Condors. Chivay is a little town located at the head of the Colca Canyon. We stayed one night so that the following morning we could get an early start into the Canyon. The objective was…