Machu Picchu

Cusco- Machu Picchu

---

October 23rd 2012
So Im sitting here in this beautiful hostel, with a heavy heart as new goodbyes have to be said... the hostel -ecopackers- is definitely worth a stay... or more 😊 When I arrived here about a week ago I was really lucky, as Renato, whom I have met in Lima was in Cusco at the same time, so he showed me around, explaining me all delicatecies and for days we just enjoyed the beautiful sun, ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

---

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