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Haunchaco

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January 29th 2011
Haunchaco I had a wander up to the church that sits on the hill over looking Haunchaco, at night from the pier the church is illuminated and is the most prominent structure in this small town. The church itself is standard for this part of the world but its is so beautifully maintained, Stone steps wind their way up the hill to the church with rambling immaculately kept gardens all the way up. ... read more

South America » Peru » Trujillo

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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