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Peru - Islas Flotantes

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June 25th 2006
From Copacabana crossed the border into Peru and stayed a couple of nights in Puno. Puno is a bustling town, with not much to see from a tourist point of view until you catch a boat to the world famous Islas Flotantes (Floating islands) - home to the Uros people. ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno

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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