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Lima and Pisco, Peru

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January 31st 2010
Lima and Pisco, Peru We arrived at the port of Calleo, about a half hour drive to Lima through much traffic. Lima sits atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and having many parks with breathtaking vistas. As we drove along we saw parasailors leaping off the cliff and taking flight - most impressive. We also learned that it “never rains in Lima.” Because of the Humboldt Current, the c ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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