Condor

Return of the Condor Hero

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June 12th 2006
Visited the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyon in the world, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. But the highlight of the trip was to spot condors at Cruz del Condor. The canyon is home to the Andean condors. From the viewpoint, we could admire the majestic condors soaring over the canyon. Each condor can spread their wings to around 2m wide. So like National Geographic! There was one that eve ... 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