Machu Piccu

The Lost City of the Incas

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June 16th 2006
The highlight of my trip was always going to be hiking the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It's popularity has been a curse, so much so that there is a now a limit on how many tourists can do the trek at any one time, meaning that in the peak season (now) there is waiting list of over 2 months. Luckily I booked my place back in April for June 16th, but this has meant rushing around Argenti ... 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