Uros Islands

C. Peru Part II to Bolivia: Iquitos, Cusco, Machu Pichu, Puno, La Paz

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May 6th 2007
Well, three weeks passed like a blink of the eyes and we are back home already. We arrived in Reno last night after 23 hours of plane travel (La Paz, Bolivia to Santa Cruz, Bolivia to Miami to Dallas and finally to Reno). Needless to say it was quite exhausting and I'm sure it will take a day or two to fully adjust. This is, however, a minor consequence for such an incredible experience. The trip ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more