Rebecca & Friend

More Cusco

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June 30th 2007
We have seen the city of Cusco now from horseback, from a bus, and plenty from walking around this hilly town. We rode the caballos (horses, for those muy gringos) up some very steep, rocky hills, through the forests of Eucalyptus trees, and around the Inca ruins that surround the city. If anyone thinks Brian has lots of gas...these horses put him to shame. Practically every step these caballos w ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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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