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Peruvian Wonders

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June 16th 2007
We spent about a week in Peru and fell in love with this beautiful country of contrasts -- from the desertic coastal city of Lima to the highlands of Cusco to the lush greenery and mountains of Machu Picchu. Of course, there is much more to see of Peru, and we hope to discover it someday. We started and ended our tour of Peru in Lima, known as the City of Kings, and the capital of Spanish-ruled ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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