Crossing into Peru - the final part Photo 32

Crossing into Peru - the final part

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December 26th 2009
Crossing into Peru from Copacabana was by far the worst crossing we did in Latin America!We got loaded on this minibus to take us to the checkpoints but on our way this downpour begun. Once we reached the borders and got our stamps at the Bolivian office we were told that we had to take our rucksacks and walk to the Peruvian side. Under normal circumstances this would have been fine but not when i ... read more

South America » Peru

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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