Posh Tennis Club

Lima - Miraflores

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November 27th 2008
Lima is rich with culture and flowing with life. Pizzaro, the Spanish conquistador, conquered the Incas here. Because of its already defined heirarchical system and location, it became the spanish capitol of Latin America. Spanish architecture is prevalent in the center of town, whereas the rest of town is very modern. Day 1 (Thursday) - Got to the bus station at 6:30 in the morning. I had been ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores

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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