Inca temple wall

Machu Picchu and Copa

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June 10th 2006
OK so the five day trek over mountains and through the semi tropical jungle was worth the pain, the discomfort and the altitude probs. We arrived at Aguas Calientes (I think we left you there in the last blog) and were straight to our rather damp hostel on the main square. Our sunken spirits rocketed upwards with the discovery of hot water in the shower...this is not to be underestimated, since we ... 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