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In the Jungle

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September 9th 2005
Pucallpa is a large sprawling city of about 300,000 people. The roads are bursting with rickshaws, and a ride through the city feels exactly like a game of MarioKart - except there are no Princess drivers; all are men. There are very few tourists in Pucallpa, the one and only draw (for your average tourist) being the fresh water dolphins in Lake Yarinacocha. Indeed, a tourist cannot find a map; ... read more

South America » Peru

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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