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Day 3: Paracas & Huaccachina

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May 1st 2011
Today was an extreeeemly early start at 5.45am meeting in the lobby in lima. Then off we headed to start a full on day of adventures! After driving for 4 ish hours we arrived at paracas. Bit rough around the edges but right on the coast and some really cute lil shops and cafes. We speedboated across to the Ballastas islands, which was full and I mean FULL of birds!!! It was insane! And some sea li ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica

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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