Mas del Monasterio Santa Catalina

La Ciudad Blanca

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October 23rd 2007
Almost from the beginning I was in love with Peru. It might have simply been leaving the endless desert that had me so excited but as I moved from Arica in Chile to Arequipa (a six hour affair) it seemed the country was just brighter, happier, more friendly than Chile. The exciting and fast-paced flight through the Tacna bus station trying to get tickets and board the soon-departing bus to Arequip ... 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