Plaza Mayor

Camino del Inca / The Inca Trail 2012

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November 10th 2012
An early start, since we had agreed to have breakfast with a very good friend of Ignacio and I, Alfonso. Great to see him again. We spent a (too brief) time catching up and talking about many topics. As said, too little time. Susbsequently to the airport to catch the plane to Cusco. A short and uneventful flight. We were picked up at the airport and brought to a very nice hotel (Libertador). ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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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