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Cuerda de Maguey (Maguey rope)

September 21st 2006
I can without a doubt say this was the highlight of my stay in Peru. A few months previously I had met a small and friendly man called Roy in Arequipa. He owned a hostel in the bottom of the Colca Canyon which was aptly named Roy’s Hostal. When asked about Maguey he without a hesitation told me that if I did come and stay at his hostel, then yes he would indeed show me how to make Rope out of th ... read more
South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

Peruvian Flag 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
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