Condor

Colca Canyon and the Condors

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June 7th 2009
Chivay is this little city that is the base to Colca Canyon. Colca Canyon is argued to be the deepest canyon in the world. I wanted to do a few day hike in the canyon and while I was drinking a smoothie I met a tour guide that runs the exact tour I want to do. Good smoothie karma. I headed out early in the morning and we drove to the canyon. Condors just sit along the side of the canyon a ... read more

South America » Peru

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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