The Road to Raqchi

The Road to Raqchi

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November 16th 2012
Saying goodbye to the Condors, we leave Chivay early next morning to drive to Cusco via Raqchi. Although not far as the crow flies, the road to Raqchi manly consists of a dirt track through the Peruvian country side so it’s a 9 hour drive of bumps and dust. One of the reasons for choosing to travel on the trip that I have, is the method of transport, whilst most people heading to Cusco and ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Raqchi

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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