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COLCA CANYON / AREQUIPA

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November 9th 2010
Next we travel a rough, dirt road which goes on for miles to the Colca Canyon—one of the deepest canyons in the world. We spend one night in the town of Chivay, a picturesque village near the canyon, where we enjoy the local hot thermal baths some well deserved relaxation after the Inca Trail. With a re-boost of energy and a belly stuffed full of lama steak, we then take a tour around the canyon ... 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