Jasmine

The Dry South

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July 2nd 2007
After a marathón 28 hour sucessión of busrides from the south of Ecuador, we arrived, surprisingly fresh, in the bizarre backpacker haven of Huacachina in the south of Peru. Surrounded by palm trees and hostels, this strange little lagoon is set amongst enormous sand-dunes as far as the eye can see. The only passtimes in this strange little town are sitting in a hammock, dune-buggy riding and ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina

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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