Macchupicchu

Machu Picchu....

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October 26th 2007
Hola, Things have been getting pretty hectic since we last wrote as we try and fit in the last two countries that we planned to visit within South Amercia in 13 days! There is a few things that we really wanted to do that are not going to be possible but you cant have everything! Our first stop in Peru was Cusco we arrived with no expectations and were blown away as it is a really beautifu ... 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