Beautiful Views on the Way to Colca Canyon

Things Brighten Up!

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July 14th 2007
We awoke on the 14th, to a warm bright sunny morning and breakfast on the patio. The hotel was an oasis of calm and relaxation, compared to the mayhem on the outskirts of the city, however we could still hear the speakers protesting in the distance. The hotel contained a lovely swimming pool, many hammocks and views of the nearby snow-capped mountains. Hopefully today our tour to the Colca Canyon ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Santa Catalina

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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