Watch Flavours of Peru

We venture deep into the Andean mountain ranges where Charlie Ottley goes llama trekking and discovers how the artichoke is revolutionizing the lives of locals. Next it's off to Holy Week in the town of Ayacucho where religion blends seamlessly with pagan traditions and bulls rampage down cobbled streets. Then it's off to the fabled fortress of Kuelap, deep in uncharted mountains in the north.

We travel to the Colca Canyon, over twice as deep as the Grand Canyon & peppered with thermal hot springs. Charlie visits the local villages where it's fiesta time & goes in search of the elusive condor. Moving south we sample a strange local river shrimp & trek to the mystical valley of Toro Muerto, famed for its ancient rock paintings.

Charlie Ottley follows in the wake of Hemingway and goes deep sea angling. He also hangs out in the tropical resort of Mancora, the top surf spot in Peru and tours the ancient tombs of the King of Sipan. Next we visit the pyramids of El Brujo, conveniently situated next to the Cartavio rum distillery, which is open to the public. Travelling south we reach the legendary Temples of the Sun and Moon

We head south along the desert coastline where Charlie spends a weekend at the chic beachside resort of Pucusana & learns how to make Ceviche. Further inland we visit a family owned distillery and help crush the grapes that go into creating Pisco, Peru's national drink. Lastly Charlie checks into the last grand hacienda hotel & takes a look at how black culture has found its place in modern Peru.

Lima is a capital full of secrets. Charlie Ottley uncovers its Pre Columbian and colonial history and goes underground to visit the labyrinthine catacombs that lie beneath the city. As a contrast, we explore the more modern side of Lima and infiltrate high society for an exclusive party with some rather unusual dishes.

Charlie heads across the Andes to San Ramone, exploring the cultures & landscapes of the Amazon. First he follows two national television stars as they travel deep into the cloud forest on their quest to bring herbal healing to the masses. Next we journey to the banks of the great river itself where Charlie takes a unique boat ride into the rainforest

We take you to the roof of the world where presenter Charlie Ottley experiences life on the wild & windy Altiplano. We visit an Alpaca ranch, go riding in the mountains & witness a vampire marriage. Next it's off to Lake Titicaca & the bizarre floating islands, then a scenic train journey takes us to colonial Cusco, where Charlie explores the sacred valley by para-glider, raft & mountain bike.