People arrive to the Cordillera Negra or Cordillera Blanca (parts of the Cordillera Occidental, the three mountain ranges in the Andes of west central Peru almost entirely located within the Ancash Region), to experience some stunning natural sceneries and the cool vibes of the famed and famous triplet of mountain towns: Huaraz, Carhuaz and Caraz. The whole area is laced with turquoise blue pristine lagoons whose water is potable and the genius loci is emphasized by the breathtaking mountain views surrounding you everywhere, combining green forests with pure white mountain peaks.

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Most Western countries would believe Latin America in general to be a place of constant fiestas and siestas, a place of powerful sunshine, lots of passion and affection, lots of drama (yes you know, like in the soap operas) and dancing in the streets. Many people would come to South America to experience the above mentioned (yes, including the dramas), not realizing some of it is just a myth (like the dancing in the streets) and in search for easily available drugs and plant medicines of various kinds. Because yes, Peru namely, is a place of rituals…

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