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The land of llamas

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April 22nd 2011
Leaving the distinct smell of urine behind in La Paz, we headed west to Lake Titicaca, the largest high-altitude lake in the world. We spent a night and two days eating the most amazing trout you have ever tasted (and cheapest), drinking wine, and hiking across the island exploring Inca ruins and local villages. Sadly, it was then time for us to say our final goodbyes to Bolivia and with a tear in ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa

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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