Inca trail

Inca trail und Machu Picchu

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December 2nd 2009
...so after booking a month in advance and being forced to plan the trip accordingly we finaly start our trek towards Machu Picchu. The trek is divided into four days, the first being flat and easy estimated at 4-5 hours walking, the second is 4-6 hours up hill, its not really a hill but more like a mountain with the peak being at 4200m then another 1h down. The third is supposed to be the day wi ... 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