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Machu Picchu

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December 16th 2008
Having been set up for our onward voyage in Cusco, we hopped on the Peru rail backpacker train for our next adventure - the infamous Machu Picchu. It was yet another early start to Aguas Calientes, the little town which was our drop point off for the ancient Incan site. Somewhat overpriced, there´s no avoiding this town for anyone who wants to experience Machu Picchu We checked into our hostel ... read more

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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