Start of the Lares Valley

Lares Valley Trek

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May 25th 2009
Those of you who know my fitness levels will understand that we arrived in Cusco somewhat nervous due to the fact that we had booked a 4 day trek through the sacred valley to end at sunrise over Macchu Picchu..we spent 4 days acclimatising to the altitude as during the trek we would climb 3 mountain passes to 4800 metres above sea level. Luckily Cusco is a diverting town so there was lots to take ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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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