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Machu Picchu? You can get just as wet and cold in Scotland!

January 20th 2011
As one of the wonders of the world - Machu Picchu is a must on the list of places to visit in Peru. Likewise fellow travellers seem to talk about the Inca trail as if it were the holy grail. After a lot of debate Tom and I decided that we would break from the crowd and skip the four day test of indurance. Instead we headed straight to Aguas Calientes, a beautiful town at the base of the site. ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

Peruvian Flag 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
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