Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

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October 27th 2010
Josh and I went to Machu Picchu today. So amazing. got up at 330 so at 4 we could start walking and wait at the gate. Then at 5 we headed up the hill to the main entrance. They only let 400 people a day hike to the mountain next to machu picchu. So we got in early enough so we could get there around sunrise. The hike was insanely steep. Completely exhausted from the hike but well worth the ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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