The Locals

South and to the Border.

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June 22nd 2006
Following our Inca experience we said farewell to Cusco and headed south for the City of Arequipa. After a tiring overnight bus journey we arrived in Peru's second largest city, and got straight into planning our next adventures. Arequipa as a city felt much less touristic than Cusco and without the constant hassle of street vendors allowed us to drop our guard a little. If you visit the ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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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