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Stumbled across an oasis in the desert.

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May 3rd 2010
Having done all that needed to be done in Pisco we got up earlyish, packed and set off for Huacachina, even though we had thought about skipping it out of our trip because the book didn't have much to say about (the Dutchies convinced us otherwise). In search of a taxi, a tiny car stopped and offered us a lift which gave us all a laugh at the prospect of this being possible with all our stuff ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina

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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