Huaraz Market

1 ¨train¨, 5 buses and 72 hours later

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February 11th 2007
After our fabulous train ride (no really, even if it wasn´t really a train, it was still quite an experience and that is what we are here for!), we began our travels south to Peru! All said and done it took 5 buses and 72 hours, exhausting yes, but not all of that was on the bus, we did have some unexpected ¨lay-overs¨. Matt and I have discovered, that although it is great to stick in one pla ... read more

South America » Peru » Ancash » Huaraz

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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