Some scenery

Escape from Cusco!

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October 31st 2008
So we had to try and get out of Cusco because of our ridiculously tight time schedule we have no time to waste. The problem was that the locals in the province of Puno were cheesed at the governor as he had plans to build a big hydroelectric complex and take all their water supplies away. To hit him in the money pocket they decided to block all transport from Cusco to Puno, that includes all tour ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Puno

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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