Schedule

City Walk and Discovery

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Let's get to know Elio's hometown! If you come early on the 11th, we will take a group around the city. We will explore Ilo's coastline, visit their outdoor market, walk the streets, and eat great food! We will pick everyone up at the hotel.

Boat Trip

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Meet us for a fun boat trip featuring the amazing flora and fauna of this beautiful shipping port. You will be able to see large seals up close, as well as dolphins, penguins, pelicans, flying fishes, and many more animals.

Trip to Ilo Beaches

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for a nice chill morning visiting two iconic beaches in Ilo. We will start at Puerto Ingles, a beautiful cove with slides and diving boards. This cove is well-known for its historic pirates past. It was used as a hideout for English pirates (hence the name, Puerto Ingles) and many believe there are still hidden treasures around the area. Next, we will see Pozo de Lizas, a beautiful long sandy beach amongst the dunes. It is perfect for relaxation and its close to a natural reserve, and you may be able to see flying fishes and dolphins far away, just sitting in your beach chair. The beach also has a section for surfing and bodyboarding, if you are feeling adventurous.

Wedding Ceremony

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Semi-Formal: Suits, sport coats, gowns and mid length dresses are welcome. It is also summertime in Peru! We encourage you to wear fun and bright colors.

Elio and Laura will get married in Cristo Rey, the same church Elio's parents got married in. They will be married by Father Neri, the Archbishop of Huanuco, Peru. The mass will be in Spanish and English with translated brochures.

Brunch

11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Come join us for Sunday brunch! We will enjoy brunch in La Grand Hotel's banquet hall. Enjoy food, recap the previous night's memories, and make group plans to go to the beach!

Traveling to Cusco

8:00 am

For those interested in going, we will leave early Monday morning (the 16th) to travel to Machu Picchu. We will take a four-hour charter bus ride to Arequipa, then take an hour flight to Cusco. For more travel information, please see the Travel Google Form in the FAQ section. The airport is in the middle of Cusco, so we will take a short bus ride afterwards to our hotel. Then we will go out in Cusco! We will explore the indigenous culture of the Quechua people, eat food you had never had before (guinea pig anyone??) and enjoy the city.

Expedition to Machu Picchu

4:00 am - 8:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to see Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan "City in the Sky?" For those interested, on Monday 16th we will be traveling to Cusco and on Tuesday we will go to the top of Machu Picchu. We will take a train and a short hike up the mountain to see the ruins. More details to follow! Let us know if you are interested, let us know.

Expedition Salineras Maras

6:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for this expedition to the famous salt mines of the Incas. You have the choice to go by van, drive a bike, ride a quad, or buggy to get there. We will pick you up at your hotel so let us know if you want to come, and which hotel you will be at.