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Cusco and the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu

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October 27th 2009
Cusco and the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu An early morning flight from Lima airport had us a little groggy before we even flew into Cusco but the altitude of 3400m just in Cusco itself made us feel drunk.We had booked ahead on this occasion so got picked up from the hostel by the cleaner. The Walk on Inn was a lovely hostel where we spent four nights, one of the cleanest and friendli ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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