Huacachina

From the mountains to the desert.

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January 31st 2007
While the rest of the group headed back to Cusco, Renee and i hung around in Aguas Calientas for a night. During the high season this would be a pumping little town full of trekkers trading war stories. It was fairly quiet while we were there which was ok. Ended up getting 'piscoed' on the peruvian drink pisco sours. Cruised around some local markets the next morning before catching the Vistadome ... read more

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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