Plaza De Armas

Cusco

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October 1st 2007
Our first day in Cusco Tom and I decided instantly that we loved the city. It is busy and bustling and very beautiful. It reminds us both of Europe, Italy in particular, with it's beautiful old buildings and cathedrals, cobbled streets and small one way alley ways. The people in Cusco are super friendly and they speak Spanish slowly which is great for us as it means we can understand more. Though ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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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