MP Sanctuary

Macchu Pichu and Lake Titicaca

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December 17th 2009
For many Macchu Pichu is the sole reason for their trip to Peru. We were shocked to find out that the entrance fees had doubled in the last 2 years and were now ten times higher than any other tourist attraction in the country. Nevertheless, you have to go, despite my anger at the poverty in the area and the fact that all the money raised goes to the fat cats in Lima. And that is not an inconsi ... 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