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Salkantay trek

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December 8th 2009
Instead of doing the standard Inka Trek to Machu Picchu (primarily because I hadn´t booked it 6 months ago as is neccessary but also because of the vast cost) I decided I wanted to do the Salkantay trek. A Canadian friend I made at the start of my trip in Peru had done it and recommended it, and Jess, one of the Welsh girls, was keen to come with me. The other two and Ben chose to do the Inka Jun ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Salkantay 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