Ollantaytambo

Machu Picchu The Easy Way

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August 2nd 2012
Day 289 Thursday 26th July As soon as we boarded we knew this was going to be a bad ride. I know we are very precious about our space and the conditions on a bus but it is annoying having someone’s scalp in your lap. The people in front had their seat fully reclined when we boarded and had to struggle into our seat and left it that way even when we were served dinner. We know ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » 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