Thumbs up, getting into Peru!

First day in Peru, a breath, sorry, a storm of fresh air !

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May 23rd 2007
elevation 3,820m but a world of difference from the frosty heights of Bolivia. only 3 hours in something like a tourist bus ... it had nice seats and a man that gave instructions on what to do at the border, took us to his mate to change money - the others are dodgy apparently - took on a guy in the middle of nowhere who was useful enough to provide details on his hotel etc etc .... that was Bol ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno

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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