PERU 2011

by John & Sandra Merlo

Chachapoyas• Subtropical highlands (alto plano)• Altitude: 7660’• Annual rainfall: 29” • Average humidity: 74%• Average temperature: 68;

can fall to low 30’s

GOCTA FALLS

KUELAP

Moyobamba• Tropical forest (ceja de selva)• Altitude: 2800’• Annual rainfall: 56” • Average humidity: ~74%• Temperature: 62-83• 3500 orchid species

AgroOriente Nursery

TINGANA ECO-RESERVE

WAQANKI ORCHID RESERVE

COLCA CANYON

TRAVELING TOCHAVIN DE HUANTAR

Cordillera Blanca, Santa Cruz Trek

Traveling Companions

LAKE TITICACA

TRUJILLO

La Señora de Cao