El Misti Landscape

Volcanos, Vertigo and Very Very Tired Legs

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March 24th 2008
Hello Hello We have had the most incredible last few days in and around Arequipa (south west Peru) and have visited some of the most breathtaking (literally) places in the world. Well, that may be a slight exaggeration but it certaintly felt at times like we were on top of the world. Arequipa itself is a lovely city with lots to see including the beautiful Monastery Santa Catalina, actual ... 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