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Puno - Lake Titikaka

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March 19th 2008
Arrive in Puno after a relatively short bus journey and check into a hostal near the centre. Have a quick wander around and find Puno to be another nice place. Main difference from Bolivia is in the modes of transport. More like Asia with tuk-tuk type moto taxis everywhere. Book ourselves on a tour of the nearby islands in Lake Titikaka for tomorrow and then head for dinner. A 3 course dinner ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca

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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