View of Lima

Lima

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October 14th 2011
Getting off the plane from Iquitos in Lima was a shock! Bo and I were both in shorts and t-shirt when we stepped out of the plane and into the cold night of Lima (15 degC). Outside the aiport was even worse: no mototaxis but only cars. We were back to some form of civilisation! After having put on a few layers and a little half hour ride with a crazy taxi driver, we found our "party" hostel in ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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