Lima - Miraflores

Peru - Start of 3 week Gap Adventures Tour

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March 14th 2008
Piura - Northern Peru Feb 27th We took an international bus from Loja in Ecuador to Piura in Northern Peru. Initally we intended on getting an overnight bus but due to all the rain in the region we were advised to take an earlier one to ensure we actually got there as there were reported landslides on the route. We encountered some mud and fallen rocks from cliffs but nothing ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina

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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