Young snacks (guinea pigs)

The Sacred Valley - Sapo in the valley

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August 15th 2006
We started the tour at 9am, going past Sacsayhuaman. Further along we passed another fortress (Puca Pucara - I think) which looked quite like an European medieval castle. Along the road there are many gum (eucalyptus) trees which have largely replaced the local species. These are popular because they grow quickly so make good fire wood and building material. Our first stop was a village somewha ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Sacred Valley

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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