neuromancer,

It occurred to me that if photography is one of the reasons for your visit, you should think about a visit to Huaraz in north-central Peru. Huaraz is the gateway to the Cordillera Blanca and is full of absolutely spectacular scenery. The second highest peak in the Andes (Nevado Huascaran -6768 meters) looms just outside of town and there is easy access via roads into parts of the national park that encompasses a large part of the cordillera.

I think you would need to take a bus or drive as there is not scheduled air service to the small airfield in Anta. However, you might be able to arrange an air charter. I typically got there via company plane or a charter service (ATSA).