Machu Picchu

City in the Clouds

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March 1st 2006
Machu Picchu is said to be the most visited place in all of South America and after spending a few days in the area we now know why. Unlike many people where the focus of their trip is visiting Machu Picchu we feel like it was something that we stumbled upon, but sure glad we did. Being thirfty we took the backpackers train, which travels at night, to the city of Agaus Calientes which is the clo ... 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