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The Mighty Machu Picchu

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November 23rd 2011
From Cusco, we visited Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel from the 15th century, a world heritage site and one of the modern seven world wonders. As we decided to skip hiking on the Inca trail, we at least wanted a proper visit to the site and went on a 2-day-trip. We left Cusco in the evening to go to Ollantaytambo in a "collectivo", a 12 seat mini-bus, the two hour ride was a little rough but the ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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