Parque del Amor

And...we're off!

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May 12th 2009
Today our adventure in South America began. We arrived in Lima around 4:30 AM, but didn't leave the airport till around 6. After meeting our tour director and our group, we got on the bus and headed to our hotel, the Casa Andina Private Collection in Miraflores. Upon checking into the hotel, we were escorted to a delicious buffet breakfast. There were chocolate pastries, fresh fruit, pancakes ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores

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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