The Candelabra

What a month, but for now "adios" to Peru!

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August 8th 2006
Pisco, Isla Ballestas and Paracas National Park Having left the sanctity of Huacachina we took a one hour local bus to the city of Pisco, this was to be base for the next two nights. We took great priority in discovering the quickest way to leave here, and continue up the coast to Lima, once we had seen the Isla Ballestas. After a good nights sleep we headed off on yet another tour. T ... 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