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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]
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: Peru/Cordillera Huayhuash
Date: October 13th 2009
A couple months ago I heard of a trek in the middle of Peru. Stayed too long in Colombia and had fly through Ecuador to make it to the end of trekking season. The trek is the Cordillera Huayhuash. It was worth it. Peru is a truly amazing place. Started the country at a backpacker resort of a hostel in northern Peru, got my surf on, saw a massive humpback whale and decided I was ready for th ... read more
Date: October 13th 2009
A couple months ago I heard of a trek in the middle of Peru. Stayed too long in Colombia and had fly through Ecuador to make it to the end of trekking season. The trek is the Cordillera Huayhuash. It was worth it. Peru is a truly amazing place. Started the country at a backpacker resort of a hostel in northern Peru, got my surf on, saw a massive humpback whale and decided I was ready for th ... read more
