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Puno and Las Islas Flotantes (Uros)

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July 9th 2010
Unless you are looking for a Disney-ish experience, Puno is more or less a place to skip or to pass through quickly. Avenida Lima, the main street, is limited to walking, (thankfully, so at least your chances of your legs being broken are less than in Arequipa) but the unintended consequence is a plethora of touts, tours, and rip-off restaurants. To avoid dealing with this nightmare of a boardw ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Puno

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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