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Nazca Lines - Puerto Inca

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April 13th 2005
Up early to fly over the Nazca Lines. Apparently early in the morning is best before the desert thermals make it harder for the pilots. After the Nazca Lines, we went to see a Nazca Cemetary. Not really interested in taking pictures of dead bodies so didn't. After looking at some more Nazca history, (some irrigration techniques), we drove again along the Pan American highway, with desert o ... 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