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NAZCA & HUACACHINA

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November 24th 2007
After visiting Machu Picchu, other sites might seem a bit dull to some travellers. How wrong is that! Peru has much more to offer. We are now in the Ica region. Finally after 6 weeks in altitude (2500m to 4000m ), we are going back to a more manageable Nazca which sits at 400m above sea level. We can go for a 100m sprint and not even break into a sweat. Nazca is known for its famous Lines. They ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Nazca » Nazca Lines

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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