Excursions

Each space, area or region has particular places or special natural beauty or attractions that are worth visiting and traveling to. Whether they are awe inspiring and remit us to God's greatness, whether they have a unique view, sound or fragrance, or abound in animal life, these places help us to wonder at creation and to our own mystery. Sometimes even the act of traveling, of going towards somewhere is an occasion of finding something greater than ourselves.

Peru:

Ticlio

The highest railway pass in the world, at over 4800 meters high, Ticlio is an incredible sight. Only 3 hours away from coastal Lima, the drive is an incredible ascent into the Andes through the Carretera Central that follows through into the Peruvian Amazon.

Usually a daytrip, it must begin early in the morning, to avoid traffic through the Andean highway. Stop at popular mountain town Chosica for a juice as well as rural Matucana for mate coca tea. Take pictures of San Juan de Surco church as well as the scenic drops and gulleys along the way.

An optional stop is to take a 2 hour detour and hike to the scenic Matucana waterfalls on the way up. Be sure to take swimming gear, sunscreen and a lot of insect repellent!!

Brasil:

Ribeirão Pires

On Wednesday 25th January, day of the São Paulo city holiday, there will be a hike to the Serra do Mar near Ribeirão Pires. The trip will be lead by experienced trekking guide Stefano Rosso, recently hired Creatio staff.

Please contact the Creatio center in São Paulo or email Brian Shannon at bshannon@vidacrista.com for more information.