On the way to the Tambo Jungle Lodge

Jungle Boogie

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July 17th 2006
We finally arrived in the quintessential South American country of Peru on 11 July 06, a day ahead of schedule. We had decided against traveling through Bolivia due to time constraints and the fact that we wanted to stay longer in Argentina. Peru is a country which once played host to the fabulous Inca empire, the last of the complex pre-Columbian civilizations. We arrived in its Capital Cuzco ... read more

South America » Peru » Madre de Dios » Puerto Maldonado

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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