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Huayna Picchu, Aguis Calentes to Cusco

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August 26th 2013
26 Aug Day 14: Aguas Calientes– Cusco The day has dawned fine for Day 2 at Machu Picchu. After an uncertain start about having a late start for the climb up Huayna Picchu (10:00am compared to Garry and Don starting at 7am) then an earlier train, an hour and a half before Don and Garry and Maryalina, I got onto the 7 am start. The climb up Huayna Picchu is some 300 odd metres but just about stra ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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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