Macha Picchu

Cusco - Machu Picchu

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October 18th 2008
Hola Chicos, Caught the 6am Vistrodrome (up at 4:30am), lovely train left on time (announcer spoke with a rasta Birmingham accent). The train had a glass ceiling so we could see the lovely view of the snow caped mountains as we made our way to Agua Caliente (means hot water springs). The train initially went forward for around 5 mins then went in reverse down another slope, then climbed again, ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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