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Updated January 20th 2021-Clarification of New Security Protocols for International Travel to Peru & Machu Picchu

From December 22nd to January 15th, the Peruvian government passed a series of security protocols to help stop the spread of the new variant of Covid-19 from the UK, and help mitigate the anticipated post-holiday 2nd wave. The initial set of security measures released by the current government were obscure and left many questions unanswered. In the last week many of the ambiguities have been cleared up.

Below I’ve detailed out what we know regarding the new legislation for travel to and from Peru & Machu Picchu during the pandemic.
All flights originating from Europe and longer than 8 hours have been suspended until January 31st.

All foreigners from Europe or South Africa, or anyone that has had a layover in Europe or South Africa in the last 14-days, that are non-residents of Peru, will be denied entry into Peru to help keep out the new variant of Coronavirus.

► LA HERRADURA beach in LIMA - PERU (ABANDONED DISCO INCLUDED)

 

Long time ago I was trying to vlog in English language. I think it is the best way to practice and improving my english language skills by sharing my thoughts about different topics that are not necessary part of my professional background. Back the topic, the idea would be to publish some movies as much as possible in order to have visual material to share. 

TRAVEL TO PERU: THE BEST TRAVEL TIME, DURATION AND ROUTE CHOICE

Travel Time
There is no equally favorable travel time for Peru. When we are having a beautiful time in the Andes, Lima lies under a blanket of fog, and when it is beautiful on the coast, it rains in the Andes and in the jungle. For the Andes, which most tourists prefer to visit, the ideal time is April / May to September / October. 

✈️ HOW TO TRAVEL TO PERÚ: INDIVIDUAL OR PACKAGE TOURS? SOLO OR WITH FRIENDS? 💥💥

Peru: individually or all-inclusive
The idea of ​​traveling to Perú, organized by yourself or with a group, is primarily based on personal interests and ideas, but also on the finances and travel destinations availability as well as your personal travel experience.

In an organized group tour, the most important sights are usually visited on a two to three week round trip.The accommodations are reserved, the tour guide is almost always English-speakers and the people don´t need to worry about anything.

THE POST COVID-19 ERA: A NEW OPORTUNITY FOR TOURISM IN PERÚ

Tourism in our country has to reinvent itself. Traveling is already inherent to everyone, it has ceased to be a luxury, and in our opinion, as this challenge presents itself, recovering the industry will necessarily have to go through no longer being so and open its doors to the local traveler - with many fewer resources than the traveler from abroad -and with other desires.

But, are we going to encourage the usual internal tourism, that consumerist, devastating, disorderly, overwhelming tourism and forget about the lessons learned that Covid-19 is leaving us? It is certainly the opportunity to change and in that there is a great responsibility in the sector. 

► What to do in PERÚ (when everything HAPPENS!) 🇵🇪

This blog - and videoblog - is designed for travelers who want to experience and discover Peru intensively - whether by public transport, as part of a group tour or individually and independently with a rental car. Peru encompass the most fascinating Andes and jungle regions in South America.

► What did J.R.R. TOLKIEN think of G.K CHESTERTON? ✝️

G. K. Chesterton

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⭐️⭐️ G.K. Chesterton is perhaps one of the best catholic thinkers of our time. His books, writings and essays have influenced widely over millions of catholic (and non Catholic) people around the world.

Personally, I came across Chesterton and his valuable thinkings thanks to Juan Manuel de Prada, one of the best writers and thinkers of Spain and all the hispanic world.

De Prada conducted an important TV Show called Lagrimas en la Lluvia, where he used to discuss different sort of topics, from love to Science; from the Second Vatican Council to contemporary art. 

J.R.R. Tolkien

Always along with scientifics, experts and distinguished specialists in different fields of knowledge. 

So, Chesterton was always present in the De Prada dissertations and analysis; giving to his ideas a colourful freshness of common sense and good and smart sense of humour.

On the other hand, an ex girlfriend  had given me away a book from Chesterton, that I never read in the past; but I rediscovered very recently: The Man Who Was Thursday.

So, in many ways Chesterton and his thinking is always present, more over in these gritty and dark times of our history. 

But what about of the another important and transcendent giant of the catholic literature? 

J.R.R. Tolkien never proclaim himself as a catholic apologist in terms of his own literature; but he admitted that, in a non conscious way, he could have impregnated part of his religious thinking in his books and characters such as The Lord of The Rings.

Did they meet each other? We really do not know if they meet each other, since Tolkien really didn't speak about Chesterton at all.

But, we already know that Chesterton Everlasting Man influenced the conversion of C.S Lewis to Christianity; so Chesterton was widely present in his convertion and his way to see and understand the world.

C.S. Lewis

It is said that Tolkien also helped Lewis in believing in Jesus. So we exactly don't know who introduced the book to who. Tolkien could have introduced the book to Lewis or vice versa.

We also know that Lewis and Tolkien shared a group in which they usually discussed about theology, sharing ideas and points of view about different issues.

Tolkien would definitely know about the literature and thinking of Chesterton, and there are high possibilities that his literature could have influenced Tolkien plots and or / characters.

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G K. Chesterton es quizás uno de los mejores pensadores católicos de nuestro tiempo. Sus libros, escritos y ensayos han influido ampliamente en millones de personas católicas (y no católicas) en todo el mundo.

Personalmente, me encontré con Chesterton y sus valiosos pensamientos gracias a Juan Manuel de Prada, uno de los mejores escritores y pensadores de España y de todo el mundo hispano.

De Prada dirigió un importante programa de televisión llamado Lagrimas en la Lluvia, donde solía discutir diferentes tipos de temas, desde el amor hasta la ciencia; del Concilio Vaticano II al arte contemporáneo.

Siempre junto con científicos, expertos y distinguidos especialistas en diferentes campos del conocimiento.

Entonces, Chesterton siempre estuvo presente en las disertaciones y análisis de De Prada; dando a sus ideas una colorida frescura de sentido común y un sentido del humor bueno e inteligente.

Por otro lado, una ex novia me había regalado un libro de Chesterton, que nunca leí en el pasado; pero redescubrí muy recientemente: El hombre que era jueves.

Entonces, en muchos sentidos, Chesterton y su pensamiento siempre están presentes, más en estos tiempos sombríos y sombríos de nuestra historia.

Pero ¿qué pasa con el otro gigante importante y trascendente de la literatura católica?

J.R.R. Tolkien nunca se proclamó apologista católico en términos de su propia literatura; pero admitió que, de manera no consciente, podría haber impregnado parte de su pensamiento religioso en sus libros y personajes como El Señor de los Anillos.

¿Se conocieron? Realmente no sabemos si se encuentran, ya que Tolkien realmente no habló sobre Chesterton en absoluto.

Pero, ya sabemos que el Hombre Eterno de Chesterton influyó en la conversión de C.S Lewis al cristianismo; entonces Chesterton estuvo ampliamente presente en su conversión y en su manera de ver y comprender el mundo.

Se dice que Tolkien también ayudó a Lewis a creer en Jesús. Así que no sabemos exactamente quién presentó el libro a quién. Tolkien podría haberle presentado el libro a Lewis o viceversa.

También sabemos que Lewis y Tolkien compartieron un grupo en el que generalmente discutían sobre teología, compartiendo ideas y puntos de vista sobre diferentes temas.

Tolkien definitivamente sabría acerca de la literatura y el pensamiento de Chesterton, y hay muchas posibilidades de que su literatura pueda haber influido en las tramas y / o personajes de Tolkien.

  

🌙 BEACH of MIRAFLORES at NIGHT - DRONE VIEW

I hope you can enjoy this footage of Lima. This film is located in Miraflores district in Lima Peru, in a well known beach known by the surfers scattered along the sea.

Surfing is one of the favourite sports of the people of Lima, since it is the only important city near the sea, which is a sort of privilege for Peruvians.

🔴 ABOUT PERU: 6 TIPS BEFORE COMING ✔️

Coming to the Land of the Inkas and do not know how to start?  Do not worry, here you have some important tips before you coming to Peru. 

Tip #1 Have important numbers (banks, airlines, embassies, hotels, etc) written them down somewhere easily accessible.

Tip #2 Authorize your credit card before coming and possibly get some travelers checks.

►READ: ✈️ HOW TO TRAVEL TO PERU 🇵🇪

Tip #3 If you want to use your cell phone here, call your cell phone service provider to work out the best plan OR get a cheap pre pay phone.

Tip #4 Research events that will be going on in every place you plan to visit.

Tip #5 Download any apps that might be useful for your during your stay

Tip #6 Get any recommended immunizations that you fell you will need during your trip.

LAGUNA 69 TREKKING 🎥

I think the mountains have something magical. Something that makes them powerful.

Although I have grown up and I have grown practically on the shores of the sea, the mountains have never stopped impacting me.

Capturing images of mountains is rare for those of us on the coast of Lima, which is actually a desert.

🔴 How to get to Miraflores from Lima Airport?

The mountains on this side of the mountain range are full of vegetation.

To get to Laguna 69, you have to hike up to 4500 meters above sea level. That is the moment where you almost do not have oxygen to breathe, but it does not matter because you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape, and the turquoise waters of the lagoon.

Laguna 69 is located in Huascaran National Park, which is just northeast of Lima.

The only way to get there is by car or bus. The access to Huascaran National Park is the city of Huaraz.

The whole trail takes about 3 hours, and it is completely worth it!

The trek is seen as medium to hard. so you have to be sure you are in shape.

The altitude could be the most challenging factor, so try to take it at your own pace.

✈️ HOW TO TRAVEL TO PERU 🇵🇪

The idea of ​​traveling self-organized or traveling with a group through Peru (specially Cusco) is based primarily on your personal interests and ideas, but also on your time availability, your finance situation, travel destinations as well as your own personal travel experience.

🔴 How to get to Miraflores from Lima Airport?

In an organized group travel, the most important sights are usually approached during a two to three week run travel.

READ 🔴 ABOUT PERU: 6 TIPS BEFORE COMING ✔️

The accommodations are reserved, the tour guide is almost always English-speaking and you don’t need to take care of almost nothing.

For those who have never been to Latin America, an organized trip is a perfect idea. However, the length of staying can hardly be broken out.

Lima from the air? Watch this video ►

Another "disadvantage" of an organized trip is that  the travelers rarely visit the mysterious pre Inca ruins, the beautiful Amazon rainforest or the endless coastal deserts. 

Additionally, traveling on your own around Peru requires some basic Spanish language skills, taking into account that English language is rarely understood by locals. Exploring by yourself require some prior travel experience and self discipline.  

Lonely highlands regions or hidden jungle spots in Peru are especially attractive for many travelers, but it come to be difficult to reach them individually unless you spend a lot of time and money on it. On the other hand, there are some spots where hired travel agencies are required, like The Manu National Park or the Inka Trail itself.

Travel solo or with a travel partner?

Anyone who thinks that traveling alone is not a problem can be wrong. Solo travelers are widely admired everywhere, especially in Andean villages or remote areas, but they will depend on the goodwill of the people around. 

Yes! there are some negative experiences in Peru. A trail in solitary or a jungle should never be undertaken alone. 

Think of an emergency situation: Changes in the mountains weather, injuries, a sudden illness, etc. nobody else could help you or get proper help. 

Knowledge of Spanish language and some local contacts are necessary for individual travelers. 

Perhaps the most unproblematic travel partner is your girlfriend or wife, friend or husband. For sure, two friends or girlfriends are also a team, provided that a travel partner can be relied upon even in problem situations.

Of course you will see that different travel entitlements could lead to constant differences of opinion, such as the category of the hotel, quality of the food or the kind of transport. 

Nevertheless, remember that with a good will, there will be situations that will be overtaken.