Trying to get into our room....

Colca canyon, very big birds, big vistas, and elegant horses.

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July 2nd 2007
The Colca Canyon ! One of those awaited trips, that should have it's climax with watching the mighty condors soar over our heads, couldn't wait! Trip is one of which there are 15 to a dozen here in Arequipa, all leaving in 21 seater tourist busses, all overnighting in Chivay, all dining in tourist restaurants there, all buses having there own problems to get over the 4200m pass.... The roa ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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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