Sunset over the Valley of Longevity

One down four to go!

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June 20th 2007
So here we are in Peru! We made it over the border safe and sound even though they werent that sure about Lee - well who is?! We left Cuenca a day early because although pretty we were running out of things to keep us entertained and hopped on the bus to Vilcabamba which has to be the best few days of our trip so far! We pitched up at about 7ish and headed for what sounded like the best hostal i ... read more

South America » Peru » Ancash » Huaraz

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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