Bored on city tour

Cusco

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July 29th 2011
We actually arrived in Cusco on July 16th and found a hostel that was pretty close to the Plaza. The altitude here is 3300m so we decided to rest a few days before starting our Machu Picchu adventure. Cheryl was pretty much out of commission for our entire stay in Cusco. It could have been the altitude pills or the altitude itself that was bothering her. What really got her was the combo of th ... 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