Mirador view in the morning

Vista Alegre

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October 14th 2007
Where in the world do I currently live? My final destination in Peru is Vista Alegre, a village on top of a mountain near the city of Ayacucho (10-min bus ride). I am not sure where the 'happy view' (vista alegre) is, but there is a mirador (panoramic viewpoint) where you can see all of Ayacucho, below. It is a lovely place for photo-taking, as you know how much I love tak ... read more

South America » Peru » Ayacucho

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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