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What is Carnaval?

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February 16th 2010
Carnaval is water wars in the streets, traditional folklore music and dancing, talco (baby powder), creepy out of towners, and pretty much the Peruvian version of Marti Gras. It all started on Saturday morning with the day of the competition. We got to FINCA at 9:30am to get braided and painted with makeup like a clown/doll. We looked ridiculous! We ate this “puca picante” meal (that was not ... 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