Terraces Outside of Cabanaconde
They mainly farm maize and potatoes here, according to what I understood from a local farmer.
From: South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon
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]
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] Blog: Cañon del Colca!
Date: May 28th 2006
Pictures from my trek down to the bottom of one of the deepest canyons in the world. Then, I continued up the other side and over a 5100 meter (16700 feet) pass. ... read more
Date: May 28th 2006
Pictures from my trek down to the bottom of one of the deepest canyons in the world. Then, I continued up the other side and over a 5100 meter (16700 feet) pass. ... read more
