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San Jerónimo, Peru
St. Jerome [of Tunán] Peru, 16 – km from Huancayo, and part of the Mantaro Valley – beyond the Andes, a most humble and beautiful city, with a beautiful square. They have a rich history dating back to 1854, however, I fear that the date is an unbalanced ringing, as they have a church dating from the 16, an adobe church of San Sebastian, where legend says Catalina Wanka buried treasure of gold, after the Spanish had killed the Inca king. I've been in the church, and is more of a retirement home in search of a church, but it has some magic that draws you into his arms. Also nearby are ruins of the seventh century, other over Machu Picchu.
The mayor is a very friendly host, Jesus Vargas Parraga, and a busy mayor, the city can be sure that things running smoothly on your watch. One thing is more attractive in this city, and mountains and streams, and valley, and handicrafts of silver is the famous Avelinos. This event goes back to the early days when the guerrillas knife, Avelinos, dressed as beggars, and in the silence and stillness of the day, played havoc with Chilean invaders in what is known as the Pacific War of 1882, Peru. This is a six-day festival of classes in August: a must see, if you are in that area during this time.
Also in this area have the Wanka a little different from the Incas, a race of warriors high indeed, and perhaps less devious of the Incas.
Perhaps more I note one of the events attracting that Peru has, and especially the area in which I am speaking, the Mantaro Valley, and San Jerome, is that this is the last country on earth in which archaeological finds are still being made on a fairly regular basis. Where tradition and culture, and the family are valued more than money, and faith in Christ is treasured, living their walk, just do not talk.
Prices in the Mantaro Valley are not expensive at all, and your money goes far to say the least. And you will not find a McDonald's in this area, thank God, or KFC, or any fast food dilemmas to be buried before he is forty.
I must say that this is a good area to visit, you will have to go from Lima Peru, through of the Andes, which is not expensive, but it becomes a long trip [8 hours] on the bus, and goes down very high before [You can get sick]. The valley is about 10,500 feet, and the Andes crossing is about 16,000, and the White Mountain, which is not far from there, you can visit, is 19,000 feet. Leave the kids at home if going to hurt the belly all the time, this may be a continuing journey, and will be spoiled by them for you, and everyone else around you, no Hilton Hotel on the side of the road or pools, or clover, or places to wash: for what may be a difficulty in an American child who is used to get away with it (and Most of them are).
This is not a honeymoon trip is, but once you get to Huancayo, comfortable, and may also be in St. Jerome but again notes, Lima has been in the comfort zone, which has a population of 8 million people, if the bride wants convenience in transportation, a comfortable bus, but if you want to go faster, you're going to have to rent a helicopter to get there, no planes flying there (perhaps in the near future.) If indeed these two areas are the issues, Lima is a better stop for a holiday.
This is a most charming place to retire, and affordable, if compared with the United States or Europe. And the food is cheap and great, and so is housing, as far anyway.
See Dennis’ web site: http://dennissiluk.tripod.com
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