Colca canyon

Arequipa and Chivay, Peru

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January 31st 2008
Monday 28th Jan - Day 6 We headed off to Chivay in the Andes, via the highest point we will reach on this tour at 4910m. In Chivay we went for a short trek and then to some hot springs. After this we went for a local meal with our guide Jesus, and watched the local moquito dance which involved whipping the audience! The air is very thin now as we are constantly above 3500m. Tuesday 29th J ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Chivay

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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