paracus land

Lima to Nazca

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July 29th 2012
We started off the day with a little more sight seeing. We were able to squeeze in St. Dominican church and San Fransisco Church. San Francisco is a beautiful church, but the main attraction is the catecombs. They are like everything you could imagine them to be - close enough to touch bones. Over 11000 bodies, but all arranged with similar bones together. Then we walked to Iglesia y Co ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Paracas

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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