Finally out of the Valley

Punta Callan

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July 16th 2006
We decided that a warm up walk for the 5 day trek later in the week was in order so we set off to try and catch a bus to Punta Callan which is approx. 4,200mt high and is a recommended walk back into Huaraz. After spending an hour trying to find a bus to take us there and being told the bus the guidebook suggests doesn´t exist we decided to take a taxi to the pass. This was not before trying get ... read more

South America » Peru » Ancash » Huaraz

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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