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Huaraz y la Cordillera Blanca

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June 21st 2010
The journey from Huarmey to Huaraz was more difficult than expected. Though the two towns are close as the crow flies, there are no direct roads. I took a taxi first to Patavilca and the driver was completely insane. He drove about 100 MPH down the Panamerican highway (the speed limit is 55 KPH), passing others on blind turns and honking at everything, including the beat of Karma Chameleon, which ... 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