Qoricancha

Last day in Cusco

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November 27th 2009
So we got to our hotel thursday night after 10 and happily our luggage was already in our room for us! Showers felt great but my hair still felt diurty. By the time we got all settled it was nearly 11:30. Kelsey was supposed to go today to Maras and Moray with our guide David from Peru Treks and he was supposed to pick her up at 9 a.m. I planned to do some handwashing, then see the Cathedral ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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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