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An Island in the Jungle...

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October 5th 2005
Iquitos is hot, sweaty and rammed with autokars (Peru´s version on the Tuk Tuk) rushing everywhere. The main square is beautiful, with a church that when lit up at night resembles a story book castle. We had a lovely walk around the town and had a great lunch in Ari´s Burger Bar, which is apparently THE place to hang out. Having been fed and watered we went about finding a tour to the jungl ... read more

South America » Peru » Loreto » Iquitos

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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