Looking over Machu Picchu

Cuzco and Machu Picchu

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October 29th 2008
Since our last blog we have been in Cuzco in Peru, which is the point from which backpackers begin their trips to Machu Picchu and also a place where you can guarantee to meet some good drinking buddies. Suffice to say we ended up staying a little longer than expected and encountered a number of quite boozy nights... During our time in Cuzco we were also able to complete 10 hours of Spanish cl ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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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