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Cusco, aka gringania

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November 15th 2007
The Incas built Cusco in the shape of a Puma and I have been living just north of its anus for 8 days now. I´m in this great dorm complex with a huge courtyard, full kitchen access, and great stories from the transients. Vacant, old town Cusco is actually a pretty impressive colonial site with imposing churches staring down various plazas along with cobblestone streets and other Spanish remnan ... read more

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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