Cusco 2

Cusco and Ruins all around

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April 16th 2008
Before writing about my trip to Machu Picchu, I’d like to talk about Cusco and its surroundings, because many people come to Cusco just as a quick stop-over before making their ways to Machu Picchu. It’s a shame because Cusco and its surroundings offer much more than just tacky souvenir shops and Spanish conquistador churches at the central square. As many people know, Cusco was THE capital of ... read more

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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