Huacachina

Huacachina

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June 13th 2009
After a rough night sleep due to very uncomfortable beds, we were awakened by the pidder padder of hammers and loud banging. Of course, the hostal is under construction. I have the luck. We traveled into Ica by taxi and went to the museum. We were looking forward to the museum because of the mummies and trophy heads that they claimed to have. The museum sure did not disappoint. Next, we we ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina

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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