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Colca Canyon Country

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October 13th 2010
Chivay Up at 5AM, we were on a 6AM bus to the nearby town of Chivay. Situated at around 3600 metres above sea level, we arrived at around 9AM with a dire need for breakfast to survive the day at an altitude that was around 1000 metres higher than we’d been at in Arequipa. After purchasing our s/35 “boleto turistico” (tourist ticket - good for a week and needed by anyone who steps foot in ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Chivay

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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