Ballestas Islands

Ica, Ballestas Islands & Nazca

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December 22nd 2005
We'd heard about the gigantic sand dunes in Ica and how they were best explored by sand buggies and sand boards. This was too tantilising a suggestion so off we headed for Ica. We arrived late at night after another long bus journey from Huaraz and checked into the Princess Hotel. It was very quiet as most families were getting ready for Christmas at home and I think most fellow backpackers were e ... 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