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Cycling the Pan-American Highway in Peru, Part 2: Nazca to Lima

The region south of Lima, Peru, was full of surprises. We cycled past ancient images of animals and warriors etched on the desert hills, a 230-ft windmill blade sneaking down a sinuous mountain road, and acres of grape vines destined to become Peru’s national drink, the pisco sour. Slowly the coastline evolved from desolate beaches to a sprawl of condos and resorts. Just as the traffic became too crazy for cycling, we cruised onto a cliffside bike path with sweeping ocean vistas - and a holiday layover in Lima, the city by the sea.

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