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Three Weeks in Huancayo

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July 9th 2008
I cannot believe our three weeks in Huancayo are coming to a close! We have been so busy since we've been here.... There is a national transportation strike today, which means no cars, taxis, buses or trains are driving anywhere in Peru. If they do drive, people will throw rocks at the cars, etc. Because of the strike, a lot of businesses are closed and we sort of have the day off, which gives me ... read more

South America » Peru » Junin » Huancayo

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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