Laguna Laganuco

Hokey Dokey!

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October 24th 2006
Huraz Huaraz sits well over 3000m high in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, where there are loads of peaks above 5000 meters. Once destroyed by an earthquake in the 70's Huraz has a practical feel to it. There is one main road with all the commercial facilities. The rest of the town is residential. Most tourists opt for one of the 4-5 day tours (Santa Cruz loop). But we didn't ha ... read more

South America » Peru » Ancash » Huaraz

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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