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ARIQUIPA

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June 20th 2007
Cusco, is an interesting place. The base for treks to Machu Picchu and various other activities. There is heaps of history in the surrounding areas with many villages built on or around the scattered Inca ruins. Some amazing stone work is still the foundation for many buildings, which has been aroung for a very long time. It has a good night life with many a free drink getting handed out to try ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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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