Karen

Machu Picchu

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July 17th 2009
Machu Picchu is amazing, but really what makes it spectacular is the surrounding mountains and valleys. The whole setting is stunning - you can see why the Incas thought they were close to the gods here. We spent two days here exploring the ruins and the surroundings. Fifteen minutes walk from the main site is the Inca Bridge, this bridge is strung along a sheer cliff face, an incredible feat of e ... 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