All Aboard

Beyond Machu Picchu

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March 31st 2010
Here we are, back in Cusco after three amazing days, even though we didn't make it to Machu Picchu. We had our train tickets to Augas Calientes, as the trains were running on schedule, but after the reports of the fist passengers that arrived there, and had to face the chaos, along with restaurants and hotels, running with limited services, and not being allowed access to Machu Picchu, we decid ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo

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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