Volcan Misti looks on as the bull fighting begins

Billy Big Bulls

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August 23rd 2006
Talk about being in lazy mode! After our hectic week in Haucachina ;-) we continued the theme in Arequipa i.e. We didnt do a lot! There is a canyon 5 hours away from the city that we debated visiting but 5 hours is a long way to go for a trip that people were saying was not particularly great. So, we saved our money and explored the city which was lovely. It sits at the foot of Volcano Misti and ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa

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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