Arequipa Photo 16

Arequipa

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July 3rd 2011
Arequipa!  Friday night was our last evening in Lima and I was in need of a good night sleep. I definitely found myself getting very grumpy after two nights of on and off naps. The minute I hit the pillow I was out and I even think I woke up in the same position that I fell asleep in. Waking up a bit disoriented but refreshed it was necessary to hit up the bank before heading to Arequipa.  A ... read more

South America » Peru

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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