AREQUIPPA

NEARLY THE DEEPEST CANYON IN THE WORLD

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July 23rd 2007
After staying only one extra day than planned in Cusco and managing to fit all my clothes back into my back I left Loki Hostel for the bus station. Earlier in the day I had brought my very cheap ticket to my next destination, Arequippa. On arriving at the bus station, accidently a bit late, I was told by a lady at the office that I had not paid for my ticket and that I would have to do so......o ... 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