Guido!

canyon believe it?

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September 1st 2005
i apologise for the name, im scraping the barrel here Rich again, and this time weve been on a fantastic three day trek through Colca Canyon. At 1300 metres, this is the second deepest canyon in the world and twice as deep as the grand canyon. Suddenly that doesnt seem so grand! We started the trek with a descent into the canyon floor, where we spent out first night in a local hovel. The se ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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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