Inappropriate / Inaccurate? Christian Calla Palomino
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Christian was born and raised in the Sacred Valley. His extensive knowledge of the region will more than satisfy all travelers. Whether your interest is archeology, local customs, food or history; you will find Christian eager to share all that the Sacred Valley has to offer.
Friendly and reliable, Christian will make every effort to ensure that your have an enjoyable experience. His genuine and sincere nature is apparent as he welcomes you to his homeland and cares for your needs and well being.
As a studied professional guide, Christian can arrange transportation and guide you from Cusco to Machu Picchu (and all points in between). A vast number of excellent Inca archeological sites, churches and museums; along with outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting and horseback riding are available. He can organise tours, trekking and hiking in Cusco as well as Nasca, Puno and Arequipa (i.e. central and south Peru).
Food or shopping interest you? Christian will introduce you to unique local restaurants and traditional dishes; guide you to the various markets and the finest regional hand woven textile cooperatives.
If you’re the type of traveler who doesn’t want to be just another number on a rushed predefined group tour, give Christian a call the next time you plan a trip to the Sacred Valley and you won’t be disappointed.
Christian speaks English, Spanish, basic German and his native Quechua language; and will work with you to plan an itinerary and schedule that meets your personal needs and budget. Travelers interested in such will appreciate Christian's service and certainly find the cost to be a great value.
Not to be missed:
Archeological sites: Machu Picchu, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Sacsayhuaman, Tipon.
Local Festivals: Pentecostes (Ollantaytambo), Inti Raymi & Corpus Christi (Cusco).
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on the way (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Christian Calla Palomino Uploaded by tony di fiore on June 8, 2008.
Preparing for the Lares Trek Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Start of trakking in the morning Uploaded by Kampa on Aug. 17, 2009.
Urubamba Market Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Llama Herders Uploaded by Jacqui Chin on Sept. 27, 2009.
High Pass Uploaded by Jacqui Chin on Sept. 27, 2009.
Lillian & Christian Uploaded by Jacqui Chin on Sept. 27, 2009.
Rooftop Toros Uploaded by Jacqui Chin on Sept. 27, 2009.
Urubamba Market Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Urubamba Market Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Urubamba Market Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Machu Picchu Uploaded by Danielle von Arb on Aug. 31, 2010.
Ollantaytambo Uploaded by Danielle von Arb on Aug. 31, 2010.
Moray Uploaded by Danielle von Arb on Aug. 31, 2010.
Saltterrace Uploaded by Danielle von Arb on Aug. 31, 2010.
Llama Uploaded by Danielle von Arb on Aug. 31, 2010.
Mountain Salkantay Uploaded by Danielle von Arb on Aug. 31, 2010.
on the Salkantay Trek Uploaded by Danielle von Arb on Aug. 31, 2010.
Natascha und Danielle Uploaded by Danielle von Arb on Aug. 31, 2010.
on the Salkantay Trek Uploaded by Danielle von Arb on Aug. 31, 2010.
Christian Uploaded by Danielle von Arb on Aug. 31, 2010.
Urubamba Market Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
on the way to our 1. campingplace Pacchac Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Christian (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Urubamba Market Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
our cookingtent (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
1. Campingplace Pacchac (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
2nd day on the way .... (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
me (Natascha, Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
on the way (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
yeah, Christian at Pumawanka (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Casiano our Cook and Horseguy :-) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Christian is building a small tower for "pacha mama" Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Mountainlake (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Village Cuncan, where we spent our 2nd night... (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Village Cuncan (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Village Cuncan (Lares Trek) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
two girls going to school (village Cuncan) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Lares (hot springs) Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Casiano and Christian cooking.... Uploaded by Bradas Natascha on Feb. 25, 2011.
Customer Reviews
tony di fiore (recommender) (10 / 10)
tony di fiore spent 5-10 days with Christian Calla Palomino.
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Toured the archiological sites of Machu Picchu, Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Tipon with Christain. Experienced the annual Pentecostes festival in Ollantaytambo, ate cuy and had the time of my life.
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Sebastian Wendland (9 / 10)
Sebastian Wendland spent 2-5 days with Christian Calla Palomino.
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touring the holy valley
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Kampa (9 / 10)
Kampa spent 2-5 days with Christian Calla Palomino.
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we had trekking tour an inkatrail and machu piccu
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Christian was our guide on Inkatrail and Machu Piccu from 28.07. to 01.08.2009. We were completily satisfied with his work. He's an experienced tourleader, well educated and allways friendly. we learned a lot about Peruvian nature and history and he could answer all questions we had. Thanks for an amazing trekking tour! Kerstin and siegfried from Germany
Larry Cohen (10 / 10)
Larry Cohen spent 5-10 days with Christian Calla Palomino.
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He´s fantastic! Christian gave me an 8-day, one-on-one, intensive tour of the Sacred Valley, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and adjacent sites (archaeological, religious, cultural, historical, beautiful scenery). He taylored his tour to my specified interests, and was sensitive to my limitations. He´s kind, patient, very friendly and good-natured, and an extremely informative guide. He clearly enjoyed sharing his Quechua/Inca culture, both ancient and modern, which made the trip a real treat for me. And, his services were inexpensive and he was very hard-working. Because he´s often guiding others on long trips, he can be a little hard to reach. But be persistent, as he´s really worth the effort!
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Jacqui Chin (10 / 10)
Jacqui Chin spent 2-5 days with Christian Calla Palomino.
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We trekked from Lares Valley hot springs over the high pass into the Scared Valley and Ollantaytambo, with Christian as guide and his lovely wife Lillian as master chef. En route we passed remote farming communities with children in brilliantly coloured clothing herding llamas, pure glacial lakes, gnarled forests, and spectacular views throughout.
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Christian was one of the most considerate guides I have met, judging when to let you take it in yourself, when to help you set the pace and taking obvious pleasure in showing you his beautiful country and culture. The description can't bring to life what a great experience you can have with Christian.
Danielle von Arb (9 / 10)
Danielle von Arb spent 5-10 days with Christian Calla Palomino.
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Salkantay Trek, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley
We were two girls on a private trip with 4 day trekking and camping, visiting Machu Picchu und two days in the Sacred Valley, first day in Ollantaytambo with a little tour and second day visiting Moray, the Saltterraces, Pisac and a Llama-, Alpaca-Farm
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Christian told us a lot about the life in Peru and the Incas and his fascination about the culture toke us too. He showed us many different animals like Chinchillas, Honeysuckers, Llamas etc. and plants (Passion fruit, Coffee,...). In the beginning of this year he was in Germany to learn the language, and we had some funny Germen- and Spanish lessons on the way and at dinner :)
Bradas Natascha (10 / 10)
Bradas Natascha spent 2-5 days with Christian Calla Palomino.
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Lares-Trek
We drove from Cusco to Urubamba, there we met Casiano with the horses. First we bought at the local makret food for 4 days. Then we start trekking to Pacchac, where we spent the first night. The landscape was fantastic, very green and beautiful. At the 2nd day we were climbing up the Pumawanka Pass. On the way down there were beautifull lakes! We spent the night in Cuncan, a nice traditional village. At the 3rd day we had a relaxing walkt to Lares, the hot springs, there we spent our last night. The whole trek was amazing. Christian was always very helpful and reliable! I would anytime again do a trek with Christian!
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I did already the Salkantay Trek with Christian. So also the Lares Trek was jus amazing. Christian did the whole organisation, was always very helpful and reliable. We had a very good time togther! I would anytime again do a trek with him!