Qorikancha

Inca courtyard once paved in gold.

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December 14th 2015
Gringo ground zero. As the starting point for almost every tour to Machu Picchu, this is all that I thought Cuzco was. So imagine my surprise when I arrived and discovered how unexpectedly pretty the city is and how much history and importance the place has. Yes, the place is rammed with tourists and there are hawkers pestering said tourists for their dollars and soles, selling everything ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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

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