South America - Peru: Arequipa, Nazca, Huacachina, Paracas, Lima, Trujillo & Huanchaco
August 8th 2008 Arequipa is quite similar to Cusco with a huge plaza and fountain, an abundance of market stalls and souvenir shops and some lovely cafes with delicious crepes and salads for lunch. Jo was heading to Chile from Arequipa while i was continuing my travels in Peru so we had a final night out together which started with giant jenga in the hostel, Jo and i then staggered to the Chinese for food but we
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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 
