Plaza de Armas 2

Cusco y Inti Raymi

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June 30th 2010
I am surprised to find myself enjoying Cusco. It's touristy, sure, but unlike a lot of European cities, it maintains its traditional atmosphere because the locals still participate daily in cultural activities. They shop at the markets, enjoy street entertainment, and outnumber tourists 20 to 1, even around places of interest. The taxis at the airport wanted $10, which is absurd for Peru, so I ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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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