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Huacachina

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September 1st 2006
This place should be on the ´top places to visit in Peru´ if it isn´t already. Huacachina´s charm, weather and attitude have been just a few of the reasons for my extended stay. Here I sleep in, eat a hearty american breakfast by the pool in my bathing suit, tuck in and check emails, etc when the sun is at it´s hottest (around 10-11am given the proximity to the equator), and in the afternoo ... 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