Coffeebreak on Inka trail

Inka Trail

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December 2nd 2011
I made it! 4 days and 3 nights on Inca Trail, some 40 km between mountain tops and vallys, altitudes from 2400 to 4200 m. One of the best experiences so far. Starting from checkpoint KM82 on the road to Cusco and trecking on the first day to Wayllabamba campsite, 2980m, a good 5 hour walk to start with. Everything was organised, breakfast, lunch, 5 o'clock teatime, dinner and snacks in ... read more

South America » Peru

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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