Arequipa - Monestry Confessional

Peru - Arequipa, Cuzco, Huaraz

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April 22nd 2010
Hola. So yet again we were on a bus, destination, Arequipa. The second largest city in Peru, situated in the Andes. Nestled between the coastal desert and the spurs of the western Andes Arequipa is flanked by a series of volcanos, "El Misti alt over 6000m", "Chachani" and "Pichu Pichu", making its setting quite beautiful. The town square is very picturesque - they say probably the bes ... 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