Pisac ruins

Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco (first day)

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May 7th 2011
After landing in Cuzco, we left the airport and drove by bus to the Sacred Valley. We spent two nights at a lovely hotel in Urubamba and visited the area. Our visit included some Inca sites, a local market, rafting on the Urubamba River, a visit to the famous Seminario pottery workshop and a home-hosted lunch with a local family. Please see photos for details. Then we boarded the train in Oll ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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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