Young Condor at Colca Canyon

Inca Heights Tour - Week 2

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October 8th 2005
Colca Canyon exceeded expectations. We were lucky enough to see 15 very large condors including several young ones which were perched on the rocks near the viewpoint. We were glad it was worth the trip as the bus ride was torturous, bumpy and dusty and with the same music tape looping for hours! Next day we explored Cusco, where we had arrived late the previous night, and generally chilled ou ... 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