Life goes on as usual in the outskirst of Lima as a train passes by, starting its journey toward the towering heights of the Andes.
El paso nivel de Huachipa In the outskirts of Lima, Huachipa is a major crossroad and bus station: there is plenty of activity almost at all times. The road traffic is chaotic. P... (more)
El paso nivel de Huachipa In the outskirts of Lima, the Central railroad (Ferrocarril Central Andino) parallels the Central highway (Carretera Central), a major road linking Lima... (more)
Desemparados Desemparados station used to be the main passenger depot in Lima. It is located in the historic centre of Lima, next to the Presidential Palace and adjacent to the ... (more)
Focused on his job, he also looks happy, for he has ahead of him about 160 km of an exceptional work do do. The Monserrate Yard in Lima is at 150 m above sea level (492 ft) whereas the summit, jus... (more)
Browningia candelaris, aka candelabra cactus The candelabra cactus is a tree-like cactus, up to 4.5m tall (15 feet). They occur between about 2,000 and 2,800m (6500 – 9200 ft), a... (more)
Dawn on the Desierto de la Clemesi The industrial railroad linking the town of Ilo on the Pacific shore with the mines of Toquepala and Cuajone crosses the Desierto de la Clemesi... (more)
The Black Cat
More on Peru This tank train was filled with petroleum products in the Pacific port of Mollendo. It is seen in the outskirts of Mollendo, at the end of a sunny day, starting its ... (more)
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