Colca Canyon

Peru -- Machu Picchu & Colca Canyon

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November 8th 2007
Date of trip: July 2002 So, after finishing grad school I had yet to travel outside the U.S. (except for Canada) so why not start with Peru. What could beat a 4 day hike to Machu Picchu! Cuzco and Sacred Valley Cuzco was the capital of the Incan Empire and it is also one of the highest cities in the world sitting at nearly 11,000ft. Just climbing to the edge of the city is a chal ... read more

South America » Peru » 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