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Spectacular landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu  
   

Spectacular landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu

Cusco, Salkantay and Machu Picchu

April 16th 2008
We have been very busy since our last entry and it seems like a long time ago since we were in Santiago, Chile. We spent a few days here strolling the streets and taking in the sights Santiago had to offer. Sanitago wasnt part of our orginial plan but after so many long bus journeys we decided to treat ourselves to a flight from Santiago to Cusco, Peru. Sanitago was a pleasant enough city with a E ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

Peruvian Flag 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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