The Andean Plateau

At 4900m this is the highest point before dropping into Chivay. Stone pyramids are built by travellers to bring luck on the journey.

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Condor spotting!

June 21st 2005
A 2 day journey across some of Peru's wildest terrain led to the Colca Canyon. Climbing to a height of 4900m, many alpaca's, llama's and their wild cousins, the vicunas were spotted grazing alongside the road. The Vicunas is protected and is the national animal. Much of the road was not sealed, making for a slow, bumpy ride. Day 1 saw us drop into Chivay for the night. It is the capital of th ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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

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