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Hiking the Inca Trail

March 14th 2006
The Inca Trail is a 45km path from 'KM 82', the starting point, to Machu Picchu, the Lost Inca City, and the highlight of all the Inca ruins in Peru. Agua Calientes is a small town at the very bottom of the world-famous historical site, and it is possible to take a train to here and catch a half-hour bus up to Machu Picchu. However the trail, which includes 1000m climbs and descents and takes 4 ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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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