Falling for Kuelap

11. Greetings from over here!

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May 14th 2006
Stop working for a bit and make yourself a brew... It's time to join me for a story or two... Chachapoyas Not a great place in my opinion, the town had lots of potential, being mainly white washed red-roofed buildings but sadly lacking upkeep and vibrancy. Very good Chinese restaurant here though! Booked up for the trip to Kuelap...supposedly a site to rival Machu Picchu... Kuelap ... read more

South America » Peru » Cajamarca » Cajamarca

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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