Sunset at Huanchaco

Peru: Huanchaco March 9-14 2011

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March 16th 2011
After 20 hours travelling from Nazca (via Lima) we finally arrive in Trujillo. We are tired and we are stinking. Our hotel is not far from the busstation. There is a bed. Fine. There is a shower. Fantastic!! There is a tap. Wonderful! But when I stand naked under the shower it turns out that there is no water. Hallelujah! We leave the hotel, we even leave all Trujillo. Huanchaco is our next destin ... read more

South America » Peru » Trujillo

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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