Tiwanaku

This ancient archeological site predates the arrival of Christ by some 1,500 years. It is the seat of one of the oldest civilisations of South America and much excavation remains to be done. An very impressive place to visit.

Getting to Cusco

February 20th 2008
From Salta, we decided to take a flight to Santa Cruz in the middle of Bolivia. In total we probably spent four days in Santa Cruz and came to know of its best restaurants around the central plaza. One, the Cafe Lorca, often has very good live music which we enjoyed. Close to Santa Cruz is the village of Samaipata where we spent a week. It is one of my favourite places in South America and def ... read more

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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

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