C, view hostal

Cusco, dangerous roads and wet views

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January 28th 2008
Nervously excited for everything in and around Cusco with its historical centre and Machu Picchu. The first few days I wandered around in the beautiful centre of Cusco, I've seen a lot of original dressed up indigenous people, I met up again with Sebastián. There is lots of history spread all over this place. I ate in a 'mercado', which I always enjoy this because of the ... 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