Jungle Activity

The Steamy Jungle

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July 4th 2006
June 30, 2006 Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios River, Amazon Basin The place we stayed in the Rainforest was freaking unbelievable. I know I know I keep using all these crazy descriptions but seriously. It was like being at Club med in the jungle or something. Check out www.inkaterra.com and go to reserve amazonica to see what I´m talking about. We went into the canopy and on a boat tour at ... read more

South America » Peru » Madre de Dios » Puerto Maldonado » Amazon Rainforest

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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