Ollantaytambo 7

Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas

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June 27th 2010
Our journey into the Sacred Valley of the Incas began with a minibus ride from the centre of Cusco. The bus was parked in what looked like someone's unkempt back yard but, having travelled from dodgier places, we were not put off. The heavy packs were placed on top in the luggage rack (securely tied of course) and we chose seats in the shade. We had to sit for around half an hour waiting for enou ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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