YES, Here we go !

We are happy to announce the alliance between Dragonfly Hostels and Guest House Casa667, both are now owned by the same staff; Yann and Mabel.

We will soon have another service for housing to offer, apartment rental, we keep you update. Check our our website housingperu.com

Thank you ! We are already #1 of 55 B&Bs in Lima

We want say a warm Thank You to our guests who rated us in TripAdvisor.com .
Thanks to your reviews, we are now rated #1 in Lima.
Your testimonies are base on facts, and we appreciate your feed back !

Of course, we will still receive our new guest as friends, as we always did.

So, again. GRACIAS !

Mabel, Yann and all the Casa667's staff

Casa667 is now #8 of 55 B&Bs in Lima on TripAdvisor.com

Check our reviews here !

Thank you !

The Lost Pyramids of Caral

The magnificent ancient city of pyramids at Caral in Peru hit the headlines in 2001. The site is a thousand years older than the earliest known civilisation in the Americas and, at 2,627 BC, is as old as the pyramids of Egypt. Many now believe it is the fabled missing link of archaeology - a mother city. If so, then these extraordinary findings could finally answer one of the great questions of archaeology: why did humans become civilised?

The mother of all cities

For over a century, archaeologists have been searching for what they call a mother city. Civilisation began in only six areas of the world: Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, Peru and Central America. In each of these regions people moved from small family units to build cities of thousands of people. They crossed the historic divide, one of the great moments in human history. Why? To find the answer archaeologists needed to find a mother city - the first stage of city-building.

El Qhapaq Ñan, "Camino Andino Principal"

Qhapaq Ñan, con mas de 6000 kilómetros de longitud, esta columna vertebral fue hábilmente construida por manos especialistas y puede ser comparada con la ruta de la seda en el este..

Este patrimonio arqueológico de gran valor aún existe y esta a un paso de su desaparición.. Nuestra expedición busca mostrar "el Gigante dormido" al público por primera vez y sacar a la luz los tópicos relacionados con el camino

How the Jungle Heals: Four Questions about Ayahuasca By Rebecca A. Kinman

Backpacking in Peru is not without its unplanned detours. In September of 2007, I found myself in a little circular hut in the San Martin district , sitting cross-legged with my eyes closed. I had just drank a cup of the mysterious tea most commonly known as ayahuasca. The jungle hissed and moaned around me and a frightening queasiness overwhelmed my body. Voices and musical melodies swirled around my ears as a woman approached me from behind. She gently touched my hips and light shot from her fingers and entered me rapidly. Purple, orange and magenta ribbons surrounded me. “Love yourself, love yourself” she chanted to me in a voice that both comforted and irritated me at the same time. I didn’t move. The nausea became unbearable and without warning, the contents of my stomach entered the bucket in front of me. I was in a higher state of bliss than I had ever been before.

What is Ayahuasca?

Ayahuasca, (eye-ah-WAH-skah), is a South-American plant-medicine mixture that consists of a vine called ayahuasca (b. caapi) and a leaf called chakruna (psychotria viridis). When cooked together, the two plants become ayahuasca, a Quechua word that means “vine of the soul”. If you travel to the Peruvian jungle, you will likely encounter someone who has heard of this powerful drink, or perhaps someone who has tried it.

Why do people drink ayahuasca?

There are many reasons to drink ayahuasca. For several centuries, tribes would participate in ayahuasca ceremonies to ward off evil spirits, bring good luck, and to heal all disease. More recently, curiosity about the medicine has gradually increased and ayahuasca has gained popularity among psychologists, botanists, anthropologists, spiritual explorers, people with serious illnesses, and adventurous travelers with a mind for the unusual. As a result, the medicine remains a traditional part of indigenous and meztizo culture while retreats, clinics and healing centers become increasingly common that cater to the needs of the western world.

But the main purpose of the vine is to facilitate deep recovery and healing. Issues such as depression, drug/alcohol addiction, skin and liver disorders, sexual dysfunction, and diseases that are otherwise mysterious and difficult to diagnose have all been successfully addressed with ayahuasca therapy. Stomach and intestinal parasites can also be quickly washed away by the cleansing effect of ayahuasca, and regular drinkers of ayahuasca are likely to maintain a general state of health, happiness and well-being in their bodies, work, families and communities.

What does it do?

It’s most popularly known as a hallucinogen. It can create powerful visions that often have deep personal meaning to the experiencer, and can thus bring the client to a deeper understanding of oneself and their cureent situation. It is used by shamen and healers as a tool for communicating with the spirit realms and a vessel for prayer. Used for centuries by folk-healers as a purgative and ruthless detoxifier, the medicine cleans the entire digestive system by sometimes inducing vomiting and diarrhea. There is almost always a feeling of uncomfortably or other negative emotions during an ayahuasca ceremony, but these feelings always subside, leaving the individual in a better state of health than before.


How can I find it?
It is advised by many to drink ayahuasca only with a trusted and experienced curandero, or shaman who has underwent the necessary training, or long-term dietas that prepare the facilitator to care for patients in an ayahuasca ceremony. Finding a legitimate facilitator can sometimes be tricky, but one can begin by asking trusted individuals for referrals and rely on one’s gut feelings before sitting in ceremony. You can always try a google search or write to the email address at the bottom of this article, but truthfully, if you are meant to journey with the vine of the soul, simply remain patient. The opportunity will surely come.


References
National Geographic
Wikipedia
Interview: Alberto Ferrari Chavez, Tarapoto, Peru
Taki Wasi Institute

Rebecca A. Kinman is an American herbalist and writer who lives most of the year in Tarapoto, Peru where she apprentices maestro curandero Alberto Ferrari Chavez. She plans to return to the jungle for her third year in a row in December 2009 to serve as a translator and guide for those wishing to experience the long-term effects of ayahuasca and other powerful plants of the Peruvian Rainforest. She can be contacted at im.learning@hotmail.com.

Surf in Lima

EN: In 15 min walking distance from the Casa667, you can enjoy a surf session. The waves are perfect and regular. Each one can enjoy, from the beginner to the experienced surfer. You can rent a board and have some lessons. Peru is one of the best destination for surfing, read this article from the NY Times "Riding the waves of Peru"

ES: A 15 min a pie de la Casa667, pueden disfrutar de una session de surf. Las olas son perfectas y regulares. Cada uno puede disfrutar, del surfista principiente al experimentado. Pueden alquilar una tabla y recibir unos cursos de surf. Peru es una de la mejores destiantion de surf, lea este articulo del NY Times  "Riding the waves of Peru"

FR: A 15 min à pied de la Casa667, vous pouvez profiter d'une session de surf. Les vagues sont parfaites et régulières. Chacun peut trouver son bonheur, du surfeur débutant au plus expérimenté. Vous pouvez louer une planche et prendre quelques leçons. Le Peru est une des meilleures destinations de surf, découvrez cet article du NY Times  "Riding the waves of Peru"

The highest train of Americas

EN: The highest train of America and the second highest of the World !
This trip is the most incredible way to meet the central highland Huancayo. You will pass 69 tunels, 58 bridges and 6 zigzags, from 0 meters of elevation in Lima, passing by La Galera over 4871 meters high then you arrive to Huancayo which is over 3250 meters, the distance is 535 km of lenght. More info http://www.ferrocarrilcentral.com.pe
ES: El Tren mas alto de America y el segundo mas alto del mundo!
El viaje mas impresionante que se puede hacer en direccion a la Sierra central Huancayo.
Se pasa por 69 tuneles, 58 puentes y 6 zigzags, empezando de Lima a 0 metros, pasando por La Galera a 4871 m.s.n.m, luego llegando a Huancayo a 3250 m.s.n.m. en solo 535 km de extension. Info: http://www.ferrocarrilcentral.com.pe
FR: Le plus haut train du continent Américain et le 2ième plus haut du monde ! 

Ce voyage est le moyen le plus incroyable pour rejoindre les hauts-plateaux du centre de Huancayo. Vous passerz 69 tunnels, 58 ponts and 6 zigzags. Du niveau de la mer à Lima, en passant par La Galera à 4871 mètres d'altitude, vous arriverez à huancayo qui est à plus de 3250 mètres. La distance parcourue est de 535 km. Plus d'infos http://www.ferrocarrilcentral.com.pe

An alternative to the INCA TRAIL

EN: At this day, no booking are available for the INCA TRAIL before June 11th. Fortunatly, there are other alternative trails which are still very exciting for you to do, and certainly less crowded. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu via Llactapata (2days/1night). It's also shorter so it could be a good choice for those who don't feel hiking for 4 days. We found a rate at USD$295/person.. Send us a e-mail and we will forward you the complete itineray.

ES: A este dia, no hay lugar para el Camino Inca antes del 11 de junio. Pero existe  caminatas alternativas que quedan muy interesante para hacer. Como el Camino Inca via Llactapata (2 dias/1noche). Es mas corto entonces puede ser una buena alternativa por los que no quieren andar 4 dias. Encontremos un tarifa de USD$295/person..Envia nos a mail y le pasaremos todo el itinerario.

FR: A ce jour, il n' y a plus de place pour le Chemin Inca avant le 11 juin. Heureusement, il existe d'autres randonnées alternatives qui n'en sont pas moins passionnantes, et certainement moins bondées. Comme par exemple, le Chemin Inca via Llactapata (2 jour/1nuit). Il est aussi plus court, ce qui peut être un avantage pour ceux qui ne veulent pas marcher 4 jours de suite. Nous avons trouvé un tarif à $295/personne... Envoyez nous un mail et nous vous ferons suivre l'offre avec l'itinéraire complet.

Book your INCA TRAIL now for the high season

EN: The Inca trail is the famous 4 days hike ending in Machu Picchu. The acces is limited to 500 persons/day.

It can be tough to book a place during the high season. You should book it in advance to ensure you a reasonable rate and plan the best schedule for your trip.

We can do it for you, it's safe, easy and fast, just contact us by email housingperu@gmail.com

ES: El Camino Inca  es esta famosa caminata de 4 dias terminando en el Machu Picchu. El acceso esta limitato a 500 personas/dia.

Puede ser muy difficil de reservar durante la temporada alta. Aconsejamos de reservar con anticipacion para tener una tarifa rasonable y para que puedas planificar tu viaje.

Puedes reservar con nosotros, es seguro, facil y rapido, solo envianos un email housingpeu@gmail.com

FR: Le Chemin Inca est cette fameuse randonnée de 4 jours se terminant au Machu Picchu. L'accès est limitée à 500 personnes par jour. Cela peut être difficile de réserver sa place durant la haute saison. Nous vous conseillons de réserver avec anticipation pour avoir un tarif raisonable et pouvoir organiser au mieux votre séjour au Pérou.

Nous pouvons le faire pour vous, c'est sûr, facile et rapide, envoyer nous votre demande par email housingperu@gmail.com

Geo au Pérou

EN: Discover Peru with the magazine GEO

ES : Descubre Peru con la revista de viaje de GEO

FR: Le magazine GEO vous emmène à la découverte du Pérou : Cliquez ici

Damaris - Tusuy Kusum

They sing in Quechua, building a bridge between modern and traditional Peruvian music

Holy fridge !

EN: Like all the rooms of Casa667, the fridge is shared. You can use it at your convinience to stock your food. You will also find some fresh drinks at very affordable prices (prices in Soles, actual change is 3.2 soles = 1 $USD)

ES: Como todos los lugares de la Casa667, la nevera es compartida. La puedes usar a su gusto para guardar su comida. Encontraras tambien bebidas frescas a precios rasonables.

FR: Comme toutes les pièces de la Casa667, le firgo est partagé. Vous pouvez l'utiliser pour garder votre nourriture. Vous y trouverez des boissons fraîches à des prix très abordables.

Going to the Beach in Lima

EN: Going to the beach in Lima is very easy. Taking a bus or a taxi, you can also reach the south beaches like "Punta Hermosa" around Km 44 in the Panamericana highway.

ES: Ir a la playa en Lima es muy facil. Tomando un bus o un taxi, puedes ir hasta las playas al sur de Lima como "Punta Hermosa" cerca del Km 44 de la Panamericana.

FR: Aller à la plage depuis Lima est très facile. Il suffit de prendre un bus ou un taxi qui vont jusqu'aux plages au sud de Lima, comme "Punta Hermosa" aux alentours du Km 44 de la Panamericana. 

BARETO en vivo

EN: BARETO is the band who update the traditional peruvian styles, cumbia and chicha, having a lot of success in Peru. They were performing in live, in the LA FIESTA Casino, avenida Benavides in Miraflores...another good place close to CASA667.

ES: BARETO es el grupo que actualiza la musica tradicional peruana, cumbia y chicha, teniendo mucho exito haciendolo. El concierto en vivo fue en LA FIESTA Casino, avenida Benavides en Miraflores... otro buen lugar cerca de CASA667.

FR: BARETO est le groupe du moment qui actualise la musique traditionelle péruvienne, cumbia et chicha, avec succès. Ils se produisaient en concert au Casino LA FIESTA avenue Benavides à Miraflores... une autre place intéressante près de la CASA667.