The Whale

Nazca and Paracas National Reserve

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May 18th 2008
Nazca Lines Having taken yet another overnight bus journey this time from Cuzco we arrived in Nazca just after 8am and upon arrival found ourselves swarmed by touts buzzing around us annoyingly like flies. We were tired and had no time for yet more tales of; we give you the best price rubbish, and so headed for a hotel. Where we were approached by a favourite tout of the hotel, this ti ... 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