Group of us on Climb up Huayna Picchu

Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu

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April 20th 2005
Up early to catch the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo, or Aguas Calientes. Got to Aguas Calientes about 1030am, seemed the most touristy place so far in Peru. But what do you expect. Although there is a lot more to see, Machu Pichu is obviously one of the main reasons people come to Peru. Had the option of spending the rest of the day hanging around Aguas Calientes or going ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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