Above Pisac

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August 10th 2014
We were all a little slow to get moving this morning. Partly as we were tired from the day at Machu Picchu and partly as we knew it was already time to leave the Capilla Lodge. We had a great time there with Chris and Rhomina and would recommend it in a heartbeat. So, after a late breakfast we packed up and drove out towards Pisac, a small town about an hour away, known for its market and its I ... 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