Colca Canyon

Incas of virus.... Panic!

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February 16th 2012
For a change, the border crossing from Bolivia to Peru was simple, no lost passport, no complicated change of transport, not even a problem with visas, stickers, or anything else border guards could deem necessary, it was wonderful! We spent a day on the Peruvian side of Titicaca at Puno and ate far too much candyfloss while watching the endless procession of colourful dancers pass by. On a sugar ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Arequipa

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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