Peru

Maybe mountain monogamy is no more, but fidelity is the name of the game for a species of Peruvian poison frogs. Recent genetic testing has revealed the first truly faithful amphibious species.
Living in a rainforest in South America, the Ranitomeya imitator… Read the rest, or mimic poison frog — as it

Heavy rainfall in Peru has triggered landslides that have blockaded the railway to Machu Picchu, leaving over 1,500 tourists stranded in the ancient Inca village. According to Peruvian officials, the railroad will likely not be restored until mid-next week.
At this time, over 1,000 tourists have been evacuated by helicopter,… Read the rest

Surfing huge sand dunes and riding at neck-breaking speeds down soft powdery sand – it’s hard not to get hooked on sandboarding. For the best ride, sandboarders look for long, steep slopes and an awe-inspiring setting. From the Middle East to South America, we dig out the best spots to… Read the rest

Comic genius Mitch Hedberg used to say, “An elevator can never break; it can only become stairs.”  Unfortunately Mitch died in 2005. But unlike escalators and drug-addled comics, a well-crafted set of stairs can survive for centuries.
Through all the differences in culture and geography that permeate our world, one… Read the rest

This picture, taken in the Cordillera Huayhuash by uber explorer Deia Schlosberg, is sure to make you want to plan an epic summer adventure. Schlosberg, along with her fiance Gregg Treinish, were the first two people to trek the entire length of the Andes, and you can listen to the… Read the rest

Another great alternative transportation photo coming at you, this time from Cordillera Huayhuash in Central Peru. The photo comes to us from Deia Schlosberg. It’s no surprise if you recognize her name; she and Gregg Treinish were the first two people to walk the entire length of the Andes, and… Read the rest

The thrill of the election is over and turning back the clocks from daylight saving time has made for dark November evenings, meaning it’s probably high time to start dreaming about an exciting, warm weather adventure. This photo taken by Theodore Scott on Peru’s popular Mancora Beach is sure to… Read the rest

Yesterday the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Peru announced an agreement to reduce Peru’s debt payments in exchange for protecting the country’s tropical forests according to a press release from the U.S. State Department. Under the agreement, more than $25 million will be … Read the rest

Bright clouds hang beautifully in the air high above the Colca Canyon, near Arequipa, Peru, in this photo by Bryan Nelson. A canyon of the Colca River, Colca Canyon happens to be more than twice as deep as America’s Grand Canyon. But unlike the Grand Canyon, portions of Colca Canyon… Read the rest

Editor’s Note: We’re excited to announce our new “Heard” series which will now be a permanent addition to the online version of Seen & Read. Check out the tunes from around the world that we’re digging. … Read the rest
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Photographer Lola Akinmade says this about her photo titled The Mighty Porters… Read the rest:
“Huffing and puffing along the legendary Inca Trail en route to Machu Picchu with just my trekking poles and a light daypack in tow, there were numerous moments when I felt taking another step was impossible. As