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A local man prays at the sun temple at Ollantaytambo
...Today's locals really feel connected to the Inca people. Or he was trying to push it over.
From: South America » Peru » Cusco
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]
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] Blog: Inca Tinkers - In Cusco In Good Company
Date: April 18th 2012
K - After a long but beautiful journey up into the mountains we reached the final destination of our time travelling – the former capital of the Inca empire, Cusco. We took a taxi into the historical centre and checked into a house converted into mini apartments just up from the Plaza de Armas. We met Senora Elena – the housekeeper and mother in law of the Dutch owner, who didn’t spea ... read more
Date: April 18th 2012
K - After a long but beautiful journey up into the mountains we reached the final destination of our time travelling – the former capital of the Inca empire, Cusco. We took a taxi into the historical centre and checked into a house converted into mini apartments just up from the Plaza de Armas. We met Senora Elena – the housekeeper and mother in law of the Dutch owner, who didn’t spea ... read more
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