Singing in the rain

Cuzco and the Inca Trail

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November 4th 2006
Well, it is billed as one of the highlights of South America and the Inca Trail has not disappointed at all. After a few days exploring Cuzco and the surrounding area we have braved (or luxuriated our way along) the original Inca Trail to the religious city of Machu Picchu and are now safely back in our hotel with hot water to ease our painful muscles. To get to the Inca Trail you start at the an ... 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