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Inca Train - Cuzco to Machu Picchu

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October 25th 2009
Some would argue the only legitimate way of getting to Machu Picchu is to do the Inca Trail – hiking through the valleys and peaks of the Andes for four days until a dramatic sunset entrance reveals the legendary city before your tired eyes. I don’t have the luxury of four extra days, and I’m not much of a hiker anyway. I opt for the quicker – but not necessarily less complicated – optio ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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