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Arequipa & Colca Canyon (Week 13)

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September 5th 2015
Arequipa was my favourite town in Peru. The second biggest in Peru, it's known as the White City, due to the beautiful white colonial buildings that make up the centre. It was a nice change of pace to be in a city that didn't just revolve around tourism like Huacachina or Paracas. There are three giant volcanoes that overlook the city - Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu, which make for an awesome vi ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa

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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