Lima

Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu

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April 21st 2015
LIMA - we were sad to leave our ship the Marina as she had been a fantastic home for the last couple of weeks. We both agreed the food had been a standout as our spreading waists testified. With a few hours before our flight we had a guide pick us up from the port to take us on a short tour of the city. We managed to see a lot, including the monastery of San Francisco, famous for its catacombs, th ... 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