alps sunrise from train

Aguas Calientes

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May 12th 2009
Aguas Calientes Decided to write the Machu Picchu section up in two blogs. The train left Ollantaytambo on time (0530) and despite our misgivings the sun was up sufficiently to allow some good views of the countryside. The trains are in good condition but the tracks are not all that smooth. As expected prices were higher in Aguas Calientes but not exhorbiently so. We had breakfast a ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Aguas Calientes

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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