Everybody knows Peru. As for Machu Picchu ruins, since their discovery in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, they are amongst the more famous in the world. I was surprised to notice that, despite the presence of many tourists, the greatness of this site is still intact. Here is my modest contribution to the iconography of this place : the Machu Picchu picture gallery.
The cordillera of Vilcanota, at the southeast of Cuzco, is less known and visited. So much the better. This place is, a few shepherds apart, uninhabited. The climate is very harsh : hailstorms and snowstorms are common. The trail altitudes vary between 15000 and 17400ft. Having said that, the most beautiful landscapes I saw in my life are there. Take a breath of fresh air, here is the Vilcanota cordillera picture gallery.
