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The Most Expensive Wonder of the World

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August 9th 2007
Thanks to Hiram Bingham, Machu Pihcu has become the most visited site in Peru, and the most expensive among the new 7 wonders. I have only 4 days to complete my trip to MP and Cusco, hence have not much choice left and was forced to join a one day tour - which is the worst way to visit the site. The group departed from Cuzco around 8.00am to Ollantaytambo by bus, in order to catch a 2hours tra ... 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