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Amigo having a scratch!

Into the lungs of our planet

October 1st 2008
We have spent more time in Iquitos than any other place so far on our travels. It was certainly the most interesting and beautiful of all the towns that lie along the Amazon; including the Brazilian leg. The reason though, is because we did our first trip into the rainforest. After traveling nearly 4000km down the river we never actually went into the rainforest that surrounds it! After arriving i ... read more
South America » Peru » Loreto » Iquitos » Amazon Rainforest

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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