Fancy Inca stonework

Cuzco and the Sacred Valley

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May 10th 2006
We have spent the last three days touring Cuzco and its immediate surrounds. Whilst Cuzco is swarming with tourists, it is understandable why this place is so popular. There are remnants of the Inca civilisation everywhere. Most of the impressive spanish buildings have been built ontop of Inca foundations - which are impressive in their own right. We decided to tour the ruins in the imme ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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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