Chan Chan

Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca

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August 23rd 2007
Coming down to sea level as we entered into Peru wasn´t that spectacular, in fact most of the towns and villages that we passed looked like one giant rubbish tip. Passing through the Sechura Desert the following day was much the same, a desolate place apart from the blanket of rubbish. It was nice to finally arrive in Trujillo and visit the surrounding cultural sites for which it is famous ... 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