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Inca Trail

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December 7th 2008
Over the past 4 days we have been on the Inca Trail, it was very very tough but felt like such an achievement when we finally arrived. The total trail was 44km and was split between 4 days. We did few hours of walking on the first day which wasnt too strenuous but on the second day we walked about 12 km with the majority being up hill. The uphill section lasted for about 4 hours and it was not ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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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