Stairway to Heaven

Jungle Trek Day 3 Santa Theresa to Aguas Calientes

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June 14th 2008
When Santa Theresa was washed away 9 years ago they obviously whacked together this new city in a hurry and like that it has obviously stayed. Our room was right on the main square. Our door almost opened onto the street with half an inch gap of light around the door. We looked straight up at a corrugated iron roof and the wiring was at such a standard that when the light switch heated up Matt ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Aguas Calientes

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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