Nicoliachu & Neilopichu

Machu Picchu - Citadel of the Incas

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July 16th 2008
Neil: Ola! Machu Picchu - the seventh New Wonder of the World and something both Nicky and I have been looking forward too since the off!! It has a lot to live up to; our expectations are high and we're lucky enough to compare them with some of its fellow wonders - Taj Mahal, Great Wall, Terracota Warriors and Christ the Redeemer. We landed in Lima and shortly after took a 22 hour bus ri ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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