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Machu Picchu

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March 12th 2015
I realize that my last blog was relatively short and may have appeared somewhat frazzled. Here are some more details from our time in Cusco. Cusco is "The Cultural Capital of the World" and has a very old feel. It's nestled in the mountains, there are no skyscrapers, and all of the narrow streets and sidewalks are cobblestone. One reference I checked said the population is around 420,000 and th ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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