Peru 010

Peru '08

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March 4th 2008
One month is Peru was not enough to fully enjoy all there is to do and see in this country. But we made the most of it. Spending time in Lima and the beach towns to the south. Then heading up to the high altitude and the amazing Machu Picchu. Next we made our way to Mancorra for the the nice beaches and nightlife. The final leg of my trip was spent in the Amazon where I got a taste of life in ... read more

South America » Peru

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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