Simple Stories in Spanish

Un viaje a Perú

Jul 28, 2023

The podcast discusses a personal trip to Peru, including visits to Lima, Cusco, and the enchanting ruins of Machu Picchu. The speaker describes the scenic landscape, architectural wonders, local cuisine, and encounters with people, such as a security guard at Machu Picchu. They express gratitude to listeners and encourage them to visit their blog for more details and photos.

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The speaker highlights the cultural richness of Peru, discussing the diverse attractions in Lima and Cusco, from museums and churches to beaches and ruins.

The speaker recounts their fulfilling experience at Machu Picchu, emphasizing the significance of realizing a long-held dream and the impactful interactions with a guide and a security guard.

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Visiting Lima and Cusco

The speaker reflects on a trip to Peru and describes visiting Lima and Cusco. In Lima, they enjoyed the delicious food and visited museums, churches, and the beach. In Cusco, they explored the fascinating architecture, which incorporated both Inca and Spanish influences. They visited churches, museums, and the impressive ruins of Quenco and Sacsayhuaman. The group also visited Ollantaytambo, where they marveled at the ruins situated on a mountain, at an altitude of over 9,000 feet. The speaker mentions the challenges some members of the group experienced with the high altitude.

Introduction

3min

A Journey to Peru: Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu

12min

Visiting the Majestic Ruins

2min

This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. My high school Spanish teacher had a poster of Machu Picchu on his wall. I would look at that poster and tell myself that one day I would visit those magical ruins in the mountains of Peru. That day came in the summer of 2009.

This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “edificio” (building), pared (wall), “empinado” (steep), “altura” (height), and quechua (a native Peruvian language).

No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-peru/

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