Sand Dunes

Peru - Northern Stage

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December 21st 2006
Northern Peru - Trujillo And so we headed south into Peru. We were both surprised at the amount of sand and desert that we drove through. Our first stop was a place called Piura. I wouldn't say anything too exciting and we stayed the night, primarily, to break up the journey south. The most notable thing that we discovered in Piura is the Peruvians addition to sugar! The cakes and d ... read more

South America » Peru » La Libertad » Trujillo

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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