The Statue

Lima, Peru

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February 24th 2007
Lima Our first stop in Peru was Lima. Lima is by seashore, but does not have any natural sea shore, because it is situated on a sheer cliff 154 meters high. (i.e. 500 feet). The city of Lima has now created an artificial strip of sandy shore along the base of the cliff, which few people use. After all it is not easy to climb down 500 feet just to go to the beach and then climb 500 feet u ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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