Into the Andes—History, Environment, Culture
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I first travelled in the Andean region as an undergraduate student and have been going back ever since. After college I moved to the northern Andes (Ecuador) where I worked as the Director of International Programs at the Center for Inter-American Studies.
Explore the diverse cultural and natural landscapes of the Peruvian highlands. Based in Cuzco, the program includes trips to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.