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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

August 23rd 2009
Our smooth talking tour operator wasn't being altogether truthful when he told us that our group would be small (max. 8 people) and we would be picked up at 4.30 prompt from our hotel. In fact, we were quite certain by 5.15 that he had taken our money and run. Then just as we were nodding off again, fully clothed in our big comfy bed, there was a knock at the door, and our friendly guide, Yuri was ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

Peruvian Flag 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
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