Pisco

Bet on Red

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November 17th 2007
After our great experience in Huaraz, we headed down to Huacachina, which is a tiny desert oasis town near Ica. The earthquake that struck Peru in the summer of 2007 was centred on the towns of Ica and Pisco (which were en route), and it was clear to see that when we travelled through, they had still not recovered. The quality of the buildings is these towns was such that the earthquake flattened ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina

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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