The amazing Machu Picchu

The Inca Trail

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November 2nd 2006
Cusco is where we began our Inca adventure. Signing up with the Dragoman tour meant that we weren't going to be doing the classic 4 day Inca Trail. Instead we were participating in a 4 day community project and trail. So during our trek we would be visiting local homes,providing medical supplies to villages and money for schools. In Cusco we met with our tour company Andina and our tour leaders S ... 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