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Many islanders take sweaters, hats and other knitwear to sell to the tourists who have half frozen up on Pachatata watching the sunset. The wind starts up just before sunset and the temperature drops quickly.
Amantaní Island and the travel agencies that take advantage of host families

September 30th 2021
After my article about Amantaní Island was published in Fodor’s, I decided to go back to the island to see what the impact has been so far. If you haven’t read the article, check it out first. (There are also links on ... read more
South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca

Peruvian Flag 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
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