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Lake Titicaca...its just as beautiful as its name is amusing :)

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November 10th 2008
This lake is so beautiful and so are its Quechua and Ayamara people whose ancestors have called Titicaca home for thousands of years. In spite of the tons of tourists that seem to be everywhere (can´t imagine what it is like in the high season), I really enjoyed my days here. It was borderline magical to spend time in a place and with people who are so different in so many ways from what I am and ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca

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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