The Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon

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May 21st 2011
After scouring the tour companies in Arequipa for a good deal on a Colca Canyon tour we decided to trust some of the Trip Advisor reviews and get in touch with a local private guide called Carlitos. After a few e-mails and a delicious meal in Crepissimo with Carlitos we decided on a 3 day 2 night tour to the canyon. From the moment Carlitos picked us up from Casa de Ana (30 minutes late...heart b ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Cabanaconde

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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