Bird Island

Mancora and Tumbes

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July 15th 2007
Writing here from Tumbes, in the very north of Peru - a border city with Ecuador with real character and busy streets. Apparently getting robbed is a real possiblilty here although I have found the people here to be the most friendly in Peru so far! Its kinda like being a minor celebrity, everyone wants to talk to the "gringo", so its pretty fun. We´re approaching the Peruvian Independence Day ... read more

South America » Peru » Tumbes

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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