typical steps at machu pichu

MACHU PICHU

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September 26th 2012
25th September – Machu Pichu Caught a bus up to Machu Pichu around 7am. Turned out to be the perfect time as by the time we got there the cloud had just about lifted and the sun was shining. Bit of a hair raising bus ride, better if you shut your eyes until you get to the top. It’s true, words and pictures can’t describe this place. Absolutely unreal. Our guide took us on a tou ... read more

South America » Peru » 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