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Englewood, Colorado, USA
Location now
Denver, Colorado, USA
Travel philosophy
Never stop.
Craziest place
Ibiza, Spain.
Bizarre experience
Not sure.
Advice
Just do it.
Dream destination
Asia.
Traveled before
South Pacific - Australia, Fiji and New Zealand. Europe - Spain, UK and Portland. Mexico and the United States. The Caribbean. South America - Ecuador and Bolivia.
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Asia.

Kristi Mohrbacher's Guide Book Entries

Destinations

Huaca Huallamarca
May 10, 2007 - San Isidro, Lima, Peru
This ancient Maranga monument seems out of place, sandwiched between neighboring hotels and apartment buildings. Constructed with adobe bricks dating ......
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Hotels

Hotel Britania
Aug 08, 2007 - San Borja, Lima, Peru
Located in a quiet area and just minutes from important places of business, the Hotel Britania tends to target business ......
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Hotel Rosario del Lago
Jun 18, 2007 - Copacabana, Bolivia
Hotel Rosario del Lago is a luxurious hotel on the shores of Lake Titicaca with a prime location to catch ......
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Estrella Andina Hostal
Jun 18, 2007 - La Paz, Bolivia
This pleasant little hostal has everything a tired traveler might need. Warm showers, clean, comfortable beds, cable TV, lounging areas, ......
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Hotel Rosario
Jun 18, 2007 - La Paz, Bolivia
Hotel Rosario's motto 'a charming hotel in La Paz' sums it up perfectly. Everything about the place is 'charming'. From ......
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Pastoruri Hotel
Jun 07, 2007 - Huaraz, Peru
The Pastoruri Hotel opened its doors to guests in 2005. Panoramic views and an array of amenities are complemented by ......
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Andino Club Hotel
Jun 07, 2007 - Huaraz, Peru
Just a 15-minute walk from the main plaza, Andino Club Hotel is often considered to be one of the best accommodations ......
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El Patio de Monterrey
Jun 07, 2007 - Huaraz, Peru
El Patio de Monterrey offers “modern comfort in a traditionally rustic atmosphere.” The architecture is reminiscent of a hacienda, with ......
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Colonia Hotel
Jun 07, 2007 - Huaraz, Peru
This hotel is located in the heart of Huaraz, just six blocks from the Plaza de Armas. The Colonia is ......
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Hostal Alfredo
Jun 07, 2007 - Huaraz, Peru
Hostal Alfredo is in a quiet district nine blocks from the main plaza. Each of the 12 rooms in this ......
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Qelqatani Hotel
Jun 01, 2007 - Puno, Peru
Qelqatani Hotel is located in the heart of Puno and is within walking distance of many attractions such as museums, ......
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Chuquitos
May 31, 2007 - Tena, Ecuador
Chuquitos sits right on the river and is the perfect place to enjoy an evening cocktail and meal while you ......
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Casa de Eduardo
May 31, 2007 - Misahuallí, Ecuador
The Casa de Eduardo is exactly that, a room in Eduardo's house. Eduardo is friendly guide in the area with ......
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Hostal Canela
May 30, 2007 - Tena, Ecuador
There are 12 rooms at the clean and comfy Hostal Canela. There are doubles, triples and quads available. Large groups ......
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Hostal Limoncocha
May 29, 2007 - Tena, Ecuador
Even though Hostal Limoncocha is somewhat removed from the footbridge and "happening end of town" its hard to beat the ......
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Hotel Caribe
May 29, 2007 - Tena, Ecuador
Hotel Caribe's location is on the southern end of town a few blocks from the bus terminal. It is located ......
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A Welcome Break
May 28, 2007 - Tena, Ecuador
A Welcome Break has a great location just off Tena'smainstreet. Theblock is quiet andpleasantly mixed into a Quechua area. Thehostelis ......
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El Albergue Español
May 24, 2007 - Misahuallí, Ecuador
This Spanish-run jungle bunker is situated on a hill overlooking the Rio Napo. Views of the river make this the ......
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Hostal Marena Internacional
May 24, 2007 - Misahuallí, Ecuador
Hostal Marena cannot be missed. Painted bright taffy-pink and set against the deep greens of the surrounding jungle, this cheery ......
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Los Apus Hotel & Mirador
May 18, 2007 - San Blas, Cusco, Peru
The independent Swiss Los Apus Hotel and Mirador opened in December 1999. It is nestled in the foothills of the ......
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El Balcón Hostal
May 18, 2007 - Cusco, Peru
Located in the colonial center of Cusco, only three blocks from the Plaza de Armas, El Balcón overlooks the city ......
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Hostal Solar
May 17, 2007 - Arequipa, Peru
The Hostal Solar has eight traditional rooms decorated in colonial art with modern touches. Many of the rooms have high ......
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Los Balcones de Moral y Santa Catalina
May 16, 2007 - Arequipa, Peru
This beautiful big house dates back from colonial times and is located in the city center of Arequipa. The first ......
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La Casa de Melgar Hostal
May 16, 2007 - Arequipa, Peru
Walking through the gates of this charming hotel you travel back into time. Decorated with antiques and colonial art, La ......
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La Compañia
May 16, 2007 - Arequipa, Peru
Hostal La Compañia is located in an old republican building in the heart of Arequipa. After undergoing a complete renovation ......
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La Casa de mi Abuela
May 16, 2007 - Arequipa, Peru
Pretty fittingly for a place named “My grandmother’s house,” this three-decade-old hotel is a converted family house, with comfortable modern ......
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La Plazuela
May 16, 2007 - Arequipa, Peru
La Plazuela is a quaint garden house located within the residential district of Vallecito in Arequipa, just five minutes from ......
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CasaDeAvila
May 16, 2007 - Arequipa, Peru
Casa De Avila was built in 1930 as a hotel in the middle of town. Reconditioned and reopened in 2004, ......
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Hospedaje Residencial Santa Fé
May 11, 2007 - Pueblo Libre, Lima, Peru
This is a family-run guest house/hostel located in the residential area of Pueblo Libre, 15 minutes from the Jorge Chávez ......
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Hotel Olaya
May 11, 2007 - Chorrillos, Lima, Peru
Hotel Olaya is located in a quiet, residential area just 20 minutes from Lima’s Historical Center and 45 minutes from ......
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Home Sweet Home
May 03, 2007 - Arequipa, Peru
This friendly hostel is loved by backpackers and known for their big breakfasts, family atmosphere, and cute rooms. There is ......
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Hostal Shaw
Jul 18, 2006 - Misahuallí, Ecuador
Hostal Shaw is a one-stop shop for all of your jungle-getaway needs. Located in the center of the village on ......
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Hostal Los Yutzos
Sep 24, 2005 - Tena, Ecuador
The Hostal Los Yutzos is a family oriented hotel that is located on a quiet street in the middle of the most ......
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Restaurants

El Bolivariano
Jun 19, 2007 - Pueblo Libre, Lima, Peru
Step into one of the many rooms at El Bolivariano and enjoy a unique dining experience. Choose between a more ......
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Tambo Colonial
Jun 18, 2007 - La Paz, Bolivia
Arguably one of the best restaurants in La Paz! This Bolivian restaurant located inside Hotel Rosario serves a creative and ......
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Café Andino
Jun 07, 2007 - Huaraz, Peru
Stop in for a snack at Café Andino and leave with much more. This scrumptious little café is American run, ......
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Fuente de Salud
Jun 07, 2007 - Huaraz, Peru
Meaning the Fountain of Health, this intimate vegetarian restaurant is a great place to give your body a break from ......
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Bistro de los Andes
Jun 07, 2007 - Huaraz, Peru
Bistro de Los Andes comes highly recommended and the trout has been praised more than once. It specializes in French ......
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The Marquis Restaurant
May 30, 2007 - Tena, Ecuador
The Marquis Restaurant is one of the nicest restaurants to be found in Tena, if not THE nicest. This steak ......
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Restaurante Safari
May 29, 2007 - Tena, Ecuador
Restaurante Safari is located about 10 minutes south of the footbridge on Tena's main street.This little restaurant serves Ecuadorian cuisine ......
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EkoKafe Bar and Restaurante
May 24, 2007 - Misahuallí, Ecuador
EkoKafe Bar and Restaurante is a delicious restaurant that serves up vegetarian and meat dishes in addition to typical Ecuadorian ......
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Sonccollay
May 16, 2007 - Arequipa, Peru
Sonccollay is a Quecha word which means “my little heart” or “from the heart.” This warm, welcoming restaurant serves Inca ......
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Puntarenas Restaurant
May 10, 2007 - Chorrillos, Lima, Peru
Staying true to Chorrillos's fishing roots, this restaurant serves up fresh seafood at a reasonable price. ......
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Matseui
May 08, 2007 - San Isidro, Lima, Peru
Often described as the best sushi bar in Lima, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa (founder of world-renowned Nobu Restaurants) co-founded this popular and ......
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Trattoria San Ceferino
May 08, 2007 - San Isidro, Lima, Peru
Centrally located in the heart of San Isidro's comercial centre, this Italian restaurant serves traditional Italian dishes, such as pasta, ......
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Alfresco
May 08, 2007 - San Isidro, Lima, Peru
This popular oceanfront seafood shack is part of a well-known chain and offers diners a delightful meal overlooking the water. ......
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Punto Italiano
May 08, 2007 - San Isidro, Lima, Peru
This traditional trattoria-style restaurant features Italian dishes that are sure to satisfy the hungriest of travelers. Dine on handmade ravioli ......
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Punta Sal
May 08, 2007 - San Isidro, Lima, Peru
Serving the freshest in seafood, Punta Sal offers top-notch ceviche, scallops and other gourmet nationally and internationally famous dishes at ......
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El Cartujo
May 08, 2007 - San Isidro, Lima, Peru
Enjoy your meal in the tranquil atmosphere of El Cartujo. Removed from the activity of the city, this restaurant boasts ......
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Como Agua Para Chocolate
May 08, 2007 - San Isidro, Lima, Peru
This colorful little cantina offers deliciously traditional Mexican entrées in a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy specials like barbacoa de cordero (lamb ......
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T'anta
May 08, 2007 - San Isidro, Lima, Peru
For quick eats in the café or for takeout, T’anta makes tasty salads, paninis, Peruvian sandwiches, homemade pastas and excellent ......
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Activities

Campo Santo
Jun 08, 2007 - Yungay, Peru
Old Yungay is presided over by a tall white statue of Christ to the north, overlooking the devastating path of ......
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Mountain Bike Adventures
Jun 08, 2007 - Huaraz, Peru
Mountain Bike Adventures is run by Julio Olaza, a Huaraz native and mountain biking enthusiast. Having biked the Cordillera Blanca ......
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Bike Ride to Puyo
Jun 05, 2007 - Baños, Ecuador
For the more athletic travelers, there is the option to rent bicycles and ride 60km from Baños to Puyo in ......
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Horseback Riding with Perol Chico
Jun 04, 2007 - Cusco, Peru
Perol Chico specializes in exclusive, multi-day equestrian tours that are off the beaten track. Founded in 1996, the riding center ......
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Aeroxtreme
Jun 01, 2007 - Lima, Peru
Paragliding instructor Michael Fernández has more than 15 years of experience. He offers tandem flights year-round that fly over the ......
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Jumandy Cavernas
May 29, 2007 - Tena, Ecuador
Don't let the entrance to the Jumandy Caves deter you from going inside. Yes, you will have to enter through ......
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La Isla de Los Monos
May 28, 2007 - Tena, Ecuador
La Isla de los Monos has been declared a protected rescue area for monkeys and other wildlife. Before you even ......
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Butterfly Farm
May 24, 2007 - Misahuallí, Ecuador
If you find yourself with a little free time on your hands and have tired of watching the gang of ......
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La Cascada Latas
May 24, 2007 - Misahuallí, Ecuador
If you board a bus headed towards Tena from Misuahallí and ask the driver to drop you off at the ......
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Puente de los Suspiros
May 14, 2007 - Barranco, Lima, Peru
The Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs) was built in the late 1800s, and to this day remains a ......
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El Planetario
May 10, 2007 - Chorrillos, Lima, Peru
This astronomical observatory was erected on the historical Morro Solar, a landmark location of important events during the war with ......
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El Malecón
May 10, 2007 - Chorrillos, Lima, Peru
Once considered the soul of Chorrillos this boardwalk, used to be where local spend lazy afternoons and moonlit evenings. Since ......
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Huaca Huallamarca
May 10, 2007 - San Isidro, Lima, Peru
This ancient Maranga monument seems out of place, sandwiched between neighboring hotels and apartment buildings. Constructed with adobe bricks dating ......
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Bungee Jump/Fall
May 01, 2007 - Baños, Ecuador
While not quite as scary as a real bungee jump, puenting, which is like bungee jumping but with fewer bounces, is just ......
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Tours

Turisbus
Jun 18, 2007 - La Paz, Bolivia
Turisbus is one of the friendliest agencies in town! Their staff seems to know just about everything there is to ......
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Amazonas Explorer
Jun 06, 2007 - Cusco, Peru
Amazonas Explorer caters to groups of 4 to 16, departing on fixed dates from Peru and Bolivia. Whether it is ......
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Big Foot
Jun 05, 2007 - Cusco, Peru
Big Foot offers three main tours: hiking and trekking in Machu Picchu; hiking and trekking outside of Machu Picchu; and ......
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Schools

Amigos Spanish School
Jun 04, 2007 - Cusco, Peru
Amigos Spanish School is a non-profit language school. With every four hours of classes you pay for one child’s education ......
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Acupari Language School
Jun 01, 2007 - Cusco, Peru
Acupari Language School offers lessons in not only Spanish, but also Quechua. Lesson packages include conversational practice, salsa lessons, cooking lessonsand ......
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The Amazon Spanish School
May 28, 2007 - Tena, Ecuador
The Amazon Spanish School is located along the Tena River, just one and a half kms (one mile) from the ......
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