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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]
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] Blog: Arequipa
Date: April 18th 2009
After checking in in a little hotel, Mario and I went for a walk in town, even though I had no sleep at all as I was afraid that my new camera would get stolen again. We started visiting La Plaza de Armas and its enormous cathedral, as well as many other exquisite colonial churches, convents and mansions built around the city. Arequipa is also called the “white city” for its distinctive volcan ... read more
Date: April 18th 2009
After checking in in a little hotel, Mario and I went for a walk in town, even though I had no sleep at all as I was afraid that my new camera would get stolen again. We started visiting La Plaza de Armas and its enormous cathedral, as well as many other exquisite colonial churches, convents and mansions built around the city. Arequipa is also called the “white city” for its distinctive volcan ... read more
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