Miraflores

Photos from Peru

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November 13th 2010
Lima is brutal. Rough. Dirty. If you're not worried about having your bag ripped off your shoulders then you're certain you'll fall into one of the millions of giant potholes. The pollution is unlike anything I've ever experienced. I could just taste the fumes. Its enough to make you feel lightheaded just taking a walk. Lima is typically the gateway to Cuzco though which is the gateway ... read more

South America » Peru

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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