View into Cañon de Colca

Cañon de Colca

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May 21st 2008
Cañon de Colca Arequipa is not only Arequipa, it is also really close to the Colca Cañon, the deepest canyon in the world (or so they say - I´ve heard others say that the next cañon is actually deeper). Cabanaconde is only an easy and short busride away from Arequipa (bumpy road all the way in an old bus for 6.5 hours, most of the time either in the altiplano at above 4500m or at the ed ... 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