Rio Tambopata Sunset

In the Jungle....

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May 20th 2006
...the mighty jungle, you´ll hardly sleep tonight! Yes, it was big, it was green, it buzzed with life (mainly insects), it offered opportunities to see a plethora of wildlife, it was hot, it was sticky, at times it was damn scarey but over and above anything else, it was a fantastic experience that won´t be forgotten in a hurry (in fact I´ve still got mosy bites to remind me!). ... read more

South America » Peru » Madre de Dios » Puerto Maldonado » Amazon Rainforest

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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