Chan Chan - compound wall

Around Trujillo

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March 20th 2005
Finding the local guide There was a bit of too-ing and fro-ing as Lisa sorted out the local guide who would be showing us Chan Chan and the Temples of the Sun and the Moon today. The original guide did not seem to be available, but had recommended a stand-in for the occasion. All this became known after the original guide failed to show up at the agreed time and place - which ... read more

South America » Peru » La Libertad » Trujillo

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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