Puerto Maldonado

Paragliding and the Amazon

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April 13th 2008
Flying High and Bailing Out Boats I can’t believe that has been over a month now that I have been living in Cusco. I have had heaps of incredible experiences, and I have a few more to add to the list. April Fool’s Day this year was very special for me ~ not because someone pulled an amazing prank ~ but because I spent the day hurling myself off a cliff and flying high above Sacred V ... read more

South America » Peru » Madre de Dios » Puerto Maldonado » Amazon Rainforest

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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