Road to Chiclyo

B. Ecuador to Peru, Peru Part I

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April 26th 2007
Since our last message we crossed the Peruvian border, and now find ourselves on the shores of the Amazon River in the jungle town of Iquitos. We have thoroughly enjoyed the past week, and have gained an enormous respect for the diversity of this region. We began our journey in the high Andes with glaciated peaks, moved down through cloud-forest to dry palm lined beaches, spent a night in the des ... read more

South America » Peru » Loreto » Iquitos » Amazon Rainforest

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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