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Cusco, Peru

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July 19th 2013
Cusco is the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America and was the capital of the Incan Empire. It was a wonderful surprise. We didn´t know what to expect but it was a beautiful city full of wonderful architecture, churches, museums, plazas, fountains, narrow cobbled streets, inca ruins, and fabulous restaurants. We spent a bit of time here after Machu Pichu (about 10 days) just decid ... 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