Pre-Inca Artifact

Lima Laws and Cuzco Coca

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March 7th 2008
Landing in Lima Hey everyone!! I have finally arrived in South America. After my dad left me at the Seattle airport, I had my doubts whether I could actually do this alone, but since landing in Peru my anxiety has been replaced with excitement. After searching for my name among the sea of signs at the airport in Lima, I found my ride to the hotel in Miraflores. I soon learned tha ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores

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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