Folk dancing

Desert, Volcanoes & Flamingos

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May 4th 2010
Since last writing we've been in the north of Argentina, Northern Chile & now Peru! needless to say we're abit tired!! We had a nice few days in Salta la Linda. Its a very pretty city, unfortunately we were both unwell with a cold but it was a nice place to chill out & we were feeling better in time for the hostel's weekly BBQ & folk dancing night which was great! We met another english couple & t ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Arequipa

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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