In 1962, Ayacucho’s university offered Abimael Guzmán (born 1934) a job as professor of philosophy. Guzmán developed radical views, traveled to China, and formed the Maoist Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) movement which originally aimed to return land and power to disenfranchised campesinos.
Naylor & Choy - Kuelap & Gocta 6D Review
Anglo-Peruvian couple, Michael Naylor & Angelica Choy, spent five nights at Gocta Andes Lodge in late 2019.
They visited the main Chachapoya archaeological highlights of the region: Kuelap, Revash, Leymebamba Museum & Karajia.
Also made the hike / horse ride to Gocta Waterfall, and back.
Here are their thoughts:
Melanie H - Kuelap & Gocta Waterfall Review
Solo, female traveller, Melanie from Hamburg, enjoyed our 5-day Kuelap & Gocta itinerary staying at Hacienda Achamaqui, near Chachapoyas. Here is her feedback:
“I have returned from my travels, and I still savour all these great moments I enjoyed in Peru!
Fry & Burt - Southern Peru & Amazonia Review
Muyuna Amazon Lodge v Tambopata Research Center - A Comparison
English couple, Jordan Fry & Annabelle Burt had a deep interest in the natural history of the rainforest and took the time to visit Muyuna Amazon Lodge (in the North) in June 2018 and Tambopata Research Centre (TRC) in July. Here is their comparative review:
Alexander & Helen - Northern Peru Review
John Leivers - Peruvian Exploration Legend
I first met explorer John Leivers at South American Explorers in 2007. Like many visitors to the clubhouse in urban Miraflores, he was dressed as if just about to embark on an expedition to search for El Dorado - breathable fabrics, khaki colours, wide-brimmed hat and a well-worn rucksack that did not leave his back.
But unlike other visitors, this really was the uniform of his day job!
Van de Putte & Dieleman - Cajamarca-Chachapoyas Review
Achermann & De Luze - Laguna de los Condores Review
Here is the feedback from Swiss couple, Jacqueline Achermann & Romain de Luz, whose Northern Peru trip covered the following destinations:
Lima - Iquitos - 3 days / 2 nights stay at a Maniti Lodge in the Amazon - Iquitos - Tarapoto - Chachapoyas / Gocta Falls - Laguna de los Condores - Leymebamba / Kuelap - Cajamarca - Huanchaco / Trujillo - Lima.
Sartin & Conway - Moche Tour Review
Feedback from Trujillo to Chiclayo itinerary, which included:
Highlights of Moche culture eg. Chan Chan & Sipan.
Hotel in shadow of Huaca de la Luna.
Beachside restaurants
“Just wanted to let you know that Emily and I very much enjoyed our Moche Tour.
Frazer x 2 - Northern Peru Archaeology Tour Review
O'Donnell x 2 - Pumarinri Lodge & Chachapoyas Review
Here are the comments from California couple, the O’Donnells, on their itinerary to Northern Peru that included:
2 nights at Pumarinri Amazon Lodge with a boat trip on Huallaga River & hike to Pucayaquillo Waterfall.
Drive via Moyobamba & Abra Patricia to Cocachimba
4 nights at Gocta Andes Lodge, with visits to archeological sites of Kuelap & Revash, Leymebamba Museum, and hike to Gocta Waterfall.











