Kanon Colca

Arequipa a Colca Canon

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February 13th 2008
Summary in English: We found good and cheap accomodation in Arequipa (Scandinavia hostel, Calle Ugarte). Arequipa was our last stop in Peru. We wanted to visit Colca Canon - the deepest canon in the world, which is few hours from here. We did not know to decide if to go there on our own or by some tourist agency. But after few warnings because of rainy season and founding some bad news on interne ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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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