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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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29th October
13 days ago: codemonkey published a blog
29th October
October 29th 2009  South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo
White water rafting!!! Oh yes. Today, I went rafting into the sacred valley of the Incas. Up the rio Urubamba to the town of Ollantaytambo, I doubt I could think of a better place to go rafting in ... 3 photos [full story]

Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo
47 days ago: McLarkin published a blog
Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo
June 2nd 2009  South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo
Our third day in Peru was spent with our GAP guide (Ozzie) and group in the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo. It was, as expected, breathtakingly beautiful, scenic, and HIGH. By spending each day at a ... 58 photos [full story]

Ollantaytambo and back to Cuzco
69 days ago: Chalaca68 published a blog
Ollantaytambo and back to Cuzco
September 8th 2009  South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo
On Thursday 08/27/09 I woke up feeling sick and weak. We got dressed, went to the hotel’s cafeteria for breakfast, and then I just collapsed in one of their lounge couches. I’m not a whine ... 65 photos [full story]

146 days ago: MJO published a blog
Day 9 - Cusco to Ollantaytambo
June 24th 2009  South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo
We headed out of cusco on a little mini bus to a town called "pisac" which is around and hour away. On our bus trip we managed to find another Aussie from Swan Hill and has been traveling for 3 months ... [full story]

155 days ago: BrittanyHilton published a blog
Ollantaytambo
June 14th 2009  South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo
After spending one day in Cusco, we departed towards Ollantaytambo. Before departing the hotel, we met another local tour guide for the day. We boarded our bus with our day packs, and duffels towa ... [full story]

Ollantaytambo and... MACHU PICCHU!!!
May 20th 2009  South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo
Buenas Tardes mis amigos! Ok, whew... wow wow wow... Where to begin with this one.. Well, right now we are sitting in a tiny internet cafe in the tiny town of Ollantaytambo.. Google it, seriou ... 8 photos [full story]

Trekking at last
189 days ago: kiwisailor published a blog
Trekking at last
May 11th 2009  South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo
Packed up after breakfast and headed for the public bus station. Taxi driver was having trouble with my Spanish but as he admitted that he was Italian there was probably some fault on both sides. Bu ... 29 photos [full story]


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Die Salzbecken
Random Peruvian mountain from the bus window!
Peruvian countryside
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Village of Ollantaytambo from the fortress
Ollantaytambo
Woman in traditional dress at Ollantaytambo
Chicken in the marketplace at Ollantaytambo
Pisac market-2
Many new friends were made!
High, high up....
Inca terracing at Olloantaytambo
cooking up the dyes
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Central Plaza, Cusco
Terr-ACES!

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