Federico Kauffman Doig ha recibido el premio Amauta, la más alta distinción que ofrece el gobierno peruano por méritos culturales. Suecia y Austria también lo han honrado con reconocimientos similares. Sin embargo, Federico tiene mucho trabajo por delante y no piensa ni siquiera por un momento en la idea de jubilarse. Aún hay muchas montañas por explorar y ensayos que escribir.

Javier de la Cruz from Cusco, Peru, explains to us why, having had the opportunity to travel to other cities, his hometown remains his favorite, and also gives us suggestions about other Peruvian tourist attractions.

Let’s listen to more of this love story, starring a German woman and a Peruvian man on a date with destiny!

If you are not yet a fan of Señor Doig, you don’t have a pulse! His jungle expeditions have led to the discovery of everything from the anatomically-blessed Pinchudos statues to the giant upright mummies found in a site known as Carajía. We’re ready for an expedition!

Federico was something of a wanderer in his early days, and describes himself as having been a “pre-hippy.” His father, intent that his son be something other than a vagabundo, probed Federico for any hint of passion, any calling. “It’s called archeology!” he yelled upon hearing that the young man enjoyed exploring ancient ruins.