Chavin de Huantar Lima

... , unloaded to mule train again and loaded on to ships again heading for Spain on the Caribbean side), and since Peru's independence from Spain, Lima has served as the capital of the country.  Today, nearly 1/3 of the population of Peru lives in ...

... dignatories, carefully wrapped in blankets and clothes placesd inside coffins accompanied by painted vessels, jewellery and food. Chavín de Huantar The word "Chavín" comes from the Quechua language meaning "centre of the centre". The town emerged ...

... , all alone. But at least I'm still alive to tell the tale, and my camera, MP3 player and my precious hide are unscathed. This entry was supposed to be about Chavín de Huantar, but under the circumstances you'll excuse me if I skirt over that for ...

... to Lima and overnight in Lima Sun. Nov. 13 - Bus from Lima to Caraz passing Huarez.  Spend 2 nights in Caraz visiting the Chavin de Huantar ruins Tues. Nov. 15 or 16 - Travelling from Caraz to Trujillo.  Stay 2 or 3 nights in Trujillo.  This will be ...