Colca Canyon

Peru

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October 24th 2009
This travel blog is a bit late, have been in Bolivia for well over a week, but have been too busy to update about my travels through Peru. Peru was AMAZING! Before travelling to Peru, I thought I wouldn't spend much time there, since I thought it would be overtouristy. However, it proved to be amazing, and I'm so glad we spent a lot of time there. After leaving Montenita in Ecuador, Esther 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