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Back from Manu

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January 14th 2007
After coming back to Lima from the Cordillera Blanca, we hopped on a LAN Peru flight to Cusco, and immediately headed out the next morning for the Manu National Park. We did the 4 day, 3 night tour with Manu Ecological Adventures. After arriving in Cusco we immediately rang their office and they had us come in to meet our guide, Alvaro. Quite the adventure man -- ruggedly handsome Peruvian guy ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Manu National Park

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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