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Machu Picchu, Peru

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February 24th 2007
Machu Picchu I was so utterly exhausted by the altitude of Cuzco that I would have refused to go to Machu Picchu if it were any higher. However, I was assured by our travel agents that contrary to the popular conception, Machu Picchu is a good deal LOWER than Cuzco. For dry details, of the history, geography etc. of Machu Picchu, please follow the following link: http://en.wikipe ... 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