People & Pigeons

Arequipa & Cañón del Colca

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January 5th 2011
After our seemingly short overnight bus (always a good thing) from San Pedro de Atacama, we arrived in Arica (Chile), which is located only about 30km from the Peruvian border. Our bus pulled into the station way too early in the mañana, but by the time we arrived at Hostal Sunny Days, our Kiwi host, Ross, already had a yummy breakfast of fruit, oatmeal and yogurt ready for us. Arica, an urban ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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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