The Emperardor

Bagua to Nuevo Horizonte (New Horizons)

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March 22nd 2011
Nuevo Horisonte (New Horizons) Today (Friday) we got in another taxi about 10:00 and made it to New Horizons by 12:30. It was only my 3rd time here but everybody commented on what a quick trip it was. Most of the road, except the last 25 miles or so, is paved now. It’s hard to imagine that when Larry and Addie first came to the jungle they were on gravel roads from Chiclayo. Now it is only the ... read more

South America » Peru » Amazonas

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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