Special Issue: The Sand Edition February 19th 2007 After a brief stay in Lima, we booked 'er to the oasis town of Huacachina where we spent some time knuckle-dragging mountainous sand dunes. This one's a shout out to all Caucasian Sand Ninjas! ... read more
South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina 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