Guinea Pig Anyone?

Day 5 Arequipa to Colca Canyon

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May 11th 2008
Got to Arequipa early in the morning, I think most people felt a bit ropey with the long journey and the added high altitude. Got to our hotel thankfully but more single beds which seems to be the only option in Peru (don’t know how Peruvians have babies!). Arequipa is a beautiful city made up of buildings constructed of white stone which made everything look new and clean. We had a little wal ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa

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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