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The long road to Machu Picchu

November 20th 2008
So we left Puno to head directly to Cusco in preparation for the inca trail. The journey from Puno was spectacular, with stunning scenery and breathtaking views of the Andes; it really did set the tone for our stay in Peru well. We arived in Cusco and immediately could sense the weight of history upon the place, as everywhere we looked we saw ruins or memorials to inca rulers and their legac ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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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