Cristo Blanco

This is the famous Cristo Blanco as seen from the ruins of Sacsayhuamán. The Cristo Blanco overlooks Cusco from a hill high above. I´ve been told it was a gift from Rio de Janeiro, where you will find the larger and more famous Cristo Redentor - now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Below and to the left of the Cristo Blanco you can also see the famous Bronco Blanco.

My Life in Ruins

August 8th 2007
Okay, after the tedious task of restoring my earlier blogs, I am now ready to post new pictures! I know I am way behind in posting photos, so I will try to resist adding loads of text, which tends to slow me down. Enjoy! ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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

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