Rowan trees in autumn colour

in search of Puya

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May 2nd 2006
The flight out of Quito to Europe is drawing ever closer - only a month left until I fly to Madrid! Today I´m in Huaraz, in the northern regions of Peru. I´m here in search of a flowering Puya raimondii - the plant with the world´s largest inflorescence. If nothing else, this is the only reason for my visit in Peru (Machu Picchu - meh ...). My tour has been booked, and I´ll head out early ... read more

South America » Peru » Ancash » Huaraz

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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