Ollaytaytambo

The Sacred Valley of the Incas

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October 23rd 2007
Today we took an organized tour of the sacred valley of the Incas. The sacred valley of the Incas is a valley that was sacred to the Incas (duh). We visited some ruins and some markets, and had a nice time. Tomorrow we´re going on a 3 day rafting trip on the Rio Apurimac. There is nothing to worry about, lots of people did this, and they are all fine. I will write again after the rafting trip ... 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