Onboard the boat

In The Jungle, The Mighty Jungle...

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October 23rd 2006
Travelling from Vilcabamba southwards meant that we crossed into Peru at the most eastern and more remote border post. Being off the beaten track had its advantages, one of which being that I got to practise my Spanish an awful lot, but it also meant that we had to be quite canny and organised as transport options were much more limited. We travelled for 3 days in a variety of cars, collectivos, t ... read more

South America » Peru » Loreto » Iquitos

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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