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Sand Buggy Adventure

Flying over sand dunes several hundered metres high at high speed is an experience similar to a roller coaster, but with the added bonus of a sand scrub every three minutes!!
The Ballestas Islands, Dune Buggys and Sand Boarding

November 8th 2007
Today was another day of wonderment and fun here in South America. Starting off at the small village of Paracas, we boarded a speed boat to head out to the Isla Ballestas. These islands are essentially towers of rock that surge from the ocean and are home to thousands of animals, all of different types and species. Many types of birds, sea lions and penguins call these islands home and the ... read more
South America » Peru » Ica » Ballestas Islands

Peruvian Flag 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
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