First fall

Nazca, Arequipa & the Colca Canyon

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September 15th 2007
Hi, So after the Inca trail we spent a night in Aguas Calientes, supposedly to ease any aching muscles in the natural hot springs. The weather wasn´t great so we eased them in the pub instead. I think it worked just as well! After the Inca trail we went to see a few more Inca ruins around Cusco and saw some salt flats before catching an overnight bus to Nazca. We boarded the bus, dressed approp ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa

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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