Street scene in Cusco

Flight to Cusco

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May 21st 2016
We have had an easy time today, not leaving the lodge until 10:30 for our trip up river. While we waited the sun the sun came out and so did the butterflies. We spotted a large iridescent blue one crossing the space outside the lodge. When we arrived at Puerto Maldonado a group of men were swimming in the river manhandling what appeared to be a raft. We worked out that they had floated the heav ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » 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