Hillside ruin

Pit-stop on our way from Cusco to Santa Maria.

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March 19th 2009
The altitude affected me the moment I landed in Cusco (11,300ft) from Lima (sea level.) It was difficult to breathe and I felt light-headed and dizzy. The moment we walked into the hotel, we were offered a cup of coca tea and it was amazing how fast is started working. Just one sip of tea and I started to breathe better, and most of my light-headedness went away. We were advised to take a lot ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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

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