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You are here: Home / Travel Photography / Buen Viaje – Take a Virtual Journey to Peru with these Magical Images
Buen Viaje – Take a Virtual Journey to Peru with these Magical Images

Buen Viaje – Take a Virtual Journey to Peru with these Magical Images

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: January 6, 2019

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As you read this I am somewhere in the middle of Peru, scouting locations, meeting guides, and planning a new photography travel tour here for 2016.

So I thought it would be appropriate to give you an inspiration with some of my images of Peru from 2007. I was so in love with the place and vowed to return. It took me eight years but I did it!

Peru is a magical place. Not just Machu Picchu but the people, the culture and the food. It wasn’t even on my radar until I had an opportunity to go on a friend’s tour as her unofficial photographer (thanks Didi!) and I knew one day I’d be back, and next time I want to bring people with me too – could be you.

That’s the plan. One of the most requested destinations for a new travel tour was Peru, so – you asked for it, we’re building it! Watch for details in coming months, but I promise you it will have some special activities just for photographers, and maybe a few surprises too.

Buenos días (good day) y hasta pronto (see you soon)!

The fog lifts to reveal the magical Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru.
The fog lifts to reveal the magical Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru.
Truly a marvel, built atop a mountain - Machu Picchu, Peru.
Truly a marvel, built atop a mountain – Machu Picchu, Peru.
New inhabitants (llamas) at Machu Picchu.
New inhabitants (llamas) at Machu Picchu.
Layers in the fog at Machu Picchu, Peru.
Layers in the fog at Machu Picchu, Peru.
The steps and ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru.
The steps and ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru.
Golden sunset light on the Andes mounatins in Peru.
Golden sunset light on the Andes mounatins in Peru.
Mama Sentusa - the oldest lady in the Sacred Valley, Peru.
Mama Sentusa – at the time of this photo was the oldest lady in the Sacred Valley, Peru. She has since passed at over 86 years old.
Washing laundry in the stream
Washing laundry in the stream, mountain village, Peru.
Simple rock house in remote mountain village, Peru.
Simple rock house in remote mountain village, Peru.
Young Peruvian girl in mountain village, Peru.
Young Peruvian girl in mountain village, Peru.
Children traditional attire in remote mountain village, Peru.
Children traditional attire in remote mountain village, Peru.
Farmer in remote village, Peru
Farmer in remote village, Peru
Peruvian girl in mountain village, Peru.
Peruvian girl in mountain village, Peru.
Quechuan shaman in Sacred Valley, Peru.
Quechuan shaman in Sacred Valley, Peru.
Peruvian boy in Ollantaytambo Peru
Peruvian boy in Ollantaytambo Peru
Ladies at the market in Ollantaytambo Peru
Ladies at the market in Ollantaytambo Peru
Market in Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley - Peru
Market in Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley – Peru
Ladies walking in a field with food for their husbands in Peru
Peruvian sheep herder with baby.
Ladies walking in a field with food for their husbands in Peru
Ladies walking in a field with food for their husbands in Peru
Old Peruvian lady in Chinchero Peru
Old Peruvian lady in Chinchero Peru
Naturally dyed wools in Chinchero Peru
Naturally dyed wools in Chinchero Peru
Peruvian weavers in Chinchero Peru
Peruvian weavers in Chinchero Peru
Weaver in b/w near Cusco Peru
Weaver in b/w near Cusco Peru
Peruvian band in forest near Cusco Peru
Peruvian band in forest near Cusco Peru
Peruvian musicians in forest near Cusco Peru
Peruvian musicians in forest near Cusco Peru
Lady with baby and llama - near Cusco Peru
Lady with baby and llama – near Cusco Peru
Plaza de Armas - Cusco Peru
Plaza de Armas – Cusco Peru
Window in Cusco Peru
Window in Cusco Peru
Street in San Blas - Cusco, Peru
Street in San Blas – Cusco, Peru
Ladies with llamas Cusco, Peru
Ladies with llamas Cusco, Peru

Cheers,
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About Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene is an educator who teaches aspiring amateurs and hobbyists how to improve their skills through her articles here on Digital Photo Mentor, her beginner photography course, and private tutoring lessons. To help you at whatever level you're at she has two email mini-courses. Sign up for her free beginner OR portrait photography email mini-course. Or get both, no charge!

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  1. Darlene Knott says

    September 5, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    What beautiful photos! We have Machu Pichu on our list!!

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  2. Gloria Joanne Roldan says

    September 4, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    Beautiful images. What makes the people’s faces look so blotchy? Is it genes or atmosphere?

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    • Darlene Hildebrandt says

      September 8, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      atmosphere – it’s very harsh there, wind burn mostly on their cheeks

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      • Gloria Joanne Roldan says

        September 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm

        Thank you!

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  3. chamelionboy says

    September 4, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Saw your comments to someone else that you didnt have an issue with the altitude being asthmatic. My partner and I are both asthmatic but have Cusco and Machu Picchu planned for our 1 month South America trip for early 2017. Leaving Australia for Brazil (Rio de Janeiro carnival and camping in the Amazon) Peru (Cusco and Lima) and finishing off with Argentina. If I can extend to 6 weeks, then we will add Galapagos Islands and down south in Argentina for the Glaciers.

    The Photos you posted have left me longing and wistfully that my trip is still almost 18 months away.

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    • Darlene Hildebrandt says

      September 8, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks, have a fabulous time!

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  4. Sergio Carranza Sch says

    September 3, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Hi Darlenes, Wouldn´t you have time for a workshop or seminar (this time or next year)?
    I live in Perú and would be great to have you in our country and learn directly from you.

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  5. Sergio Carranza Sch says

    September 3, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Hi Darlenes, Wouldn´t you have time for a workshop or seminar (this time or next year)?
    I live in Perú and would be great to have you in our country and learn directly from you.

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    • Darlene Hildebrandt says

      September 3, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      I’m in Lima now! Want a private lesson? LOL Only half joking!

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  6. Brian Steeves says

    September 3, 2015 at 7:24 am

    I went to Peru a couple of years ago. Neat place…..if you have the lungs. Would recommend it to everyone.

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    • Darlene Hildebrandt says

      September 3, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      I actually have asthma and wasn’t an issue for me. The altitude thing is random. I’ve seen uber fit people get hit with it hard and you’d think they would be immune.

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