Macchu Picchu

Macchu Picchu

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June 28th 2009
We finally made it to Macchu Picchu after some really extraordinary efforts for us. Getting there was half the battle. I wanted to keep the cost low, so I opted not to take the train from Cusco to Aguas Callientes (the town you must get to in order to take a bus up to Macchu Picchu). Anyway, the tickets were going to be over $100 so I decided to opt for the backpacker special. From Cusco, take ... 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