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Machu Picchu

Background: 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 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. President Alberto FUJIMORI's election in 1990 ushered in a decade that saw a dramatic turnaround in the economy and significant progress in curtailing guerrilla activity. Nevertheless, the president's increasing reliance on authoritarian measures and an economic slump in the late 1990s generated mounting dissatisfaction with his regime. FUJIMORI won reelection to a third term in the spring of 2000, but international pressure and corruption scandals led to his ouster by Congress in November of that year. A caretaker government oversaw new elections in the spring of 2001, which ushered in Alejandro TOLEDO as the new head of government; his presidency has been hampered by allegations of corruption.



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2 days ago: Jen C published a blog
2nd Day in Machu Picchu
October 8th 2008  South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
(Photos coming soon!) After the non-stop rain yesterday, we were extremely lucky today to have relatively clear skies for our return to Machu Picchu. In fact, other than a few sprinkles when the bu ... [full story]

Cuzco og Machu Picchu
4 days ago: Gyri og Arild published a blog
Cuzco og Machu Picchu
September 26th 2008  South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
Cuzco Cuzco var inkarikets hjerte og er fortsatt en vakker by. Tross alle selgere som henger paa deg. Inkaene var den siste av flere store sivilisasjoner i Andes foer spanjolene erobret Peru paa 1 ... 4 photos [full story]

4 days ago: Jen C published a blog
Machu Picchu- we have arrived!!!
October 6th 2008  South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
(Photos coming soon...my camera doesn´t work with these hotel computers) After breakfast (very early) this morning, someone from the hotel drove us to the train station in Ollantaytambo to catch o ... [full story]

Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Machu Piccu
September 26th 2008  South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
Nach Puno ging es mit dem Bus nach Cusco. Wir entschieden diese lange Reise mit einem besondern Bus zu machen, der immer wieder Zwischenstopss fuer Besichtigungen einlegte, zu machen. In diesem Bus fu ... 15 photos [full story]

Machu Picchu - Peru
13 days ago: Jean and Paul published a blog
Machu Picchu - Peru
September 27th 2008  South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
Having finished our incredible but arduous trek, we spent a night in a comfortable B&B in the tourist ridden town of Aguas Calientes, flush with the anticipation of visiting Machu Picchu the next day. ... 18 photos [full story]

Peru Part 2- The epic trek!
14 days ago: KateK published a blog
Peru Part 2- The epic trek!
September 18th 2008  South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
So it falls to me to continue the coverage of Peru which includes our very memorable trek to Machu Picchu. George had already walked the classic Inca trail 6 years ago so with that in mind and ... 12 photos [full story]

15 days ago: AngharadS published a blog
Machu Picchu
September 26th 2008  South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
15.09.08 ... [full story]

Condor Steps in Time
18 days ago: Melchior published a blog
Condor Steps in Time
September 20th 2008  South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
This time, every second was painful, every step a step back in time. I love fun and games, adventure and sunshine, the beach and coconut trees, so... ... A trail so Ancient that even ... 34 photos [full story]

At last
20 days ago: The Ciao Bellas published a blog
At last
July 13th 2008  South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
We were awakened prematurely in the morning by knocks on our door from the hostal owner, shouting, " " (breakfast). I say "premature" because she was supposed to have come at our agreed-upon time, whi ... 13 photos [full story]

Jungle trek to Machu Picchu
21 days ago: Flo published a blog
Jungle trek to Machu Picchu
September 16th 2008  South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
The drive from Cusco into the Sacred Valley is as stunning as ever. After a brief stop at Ollantaytambo, a small town with an impressive ruined Incan fortress looming above, the road climbs ever highe ... 44 photos [full story]


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Us starting the inca Trail
The classic shot
Windows
Me climbing Wayna Picchu!
Inca bridge
Alternative view
Houses at the Gran Cavernas
Moon temple at the Gran Cavernas
Butterfly near the Gran Cavernas
View of Machu Picchu from Wayna Picchu
Llama at Machu Picchu
Morning Clouds over Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley

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