Cerro San Cristobal

Lima - Churches & Chargers

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October 7th 2008
We both woke around 0700 and headed into Barranco to fill in some time until breakfast was served at our hostel at 0800. As in Argentina, the Peruvians are late risers so whilst the traffic heading towards Lima Central was heavy, most of the shops were closed and there were very few locals hanging around. I had an empanada from a dairy that cost S1.00 (NZ$0.50). Empanadas are the local equivale ... 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