At Chavin

[h2]Trekking The Andes!![/h2]

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June 28th 2007
Faint and short of breath we managed to reach our hostel after stopping about four times within a few blocks. Once in Alojamiento Soledad our hostel ladies offered mate de coca after seeing our state...pale and disoriented. I must say this cup of tea aliviated our high altitude symptoms and its sweet taste soothed my tounge. We've been here for three days and visited Chavin ( a pre Incan ston ... 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