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Cusco and the Inca Trail

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May 19th 2009
We had a few days to relax and acclimatise in Cusco before we were due to start the Inca Trail. Luckily we didn´t have any real problems with altitude sickness but noticed that we were quickly out of breath when walking up stairs. We explored the Sacsayhuaman ruins, from which there are great views looking over Cusco. Before we were scheduled to start the Inca Trail I was up half the night with ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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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