Cusco

Cusco

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September 18th 2011
Sunday 11th September 2011 Another day, another bus ride. We are off to Cusco today. A bus ride with a difference. This is a tourist bus that stops off at significant places along the way. More Pre Incan sites and magnificent views of ‘The Andes’. I’m really not sure how much more this continent can throw at us, and for us to be totally amazed. But every day it does. It has really gone ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » 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