Cusco, Peru

Cusco, Peru

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December 11th 2009
We arrived in Cusco on the morning of the 4th at 6am - the 2 month mark of our trip. We decided to stay at ´Koyllur Backpacker Hospedaje´ as it is cheap (only 35 soles/night/2ppl - $12.50 USD including private bathroom, hot water and cable TV) and is only 2 blocks away from the main square of the Plaza de Armas. We are happy we arrived in Cusco 10 days before we hike the Inca Trail as it is a ... read more

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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