Plaza de San Francisco

June 3rd 2016
An early start to catch a short flight to Cuzco from Lima. This will be flight number 3 of 9 for this trip and I am pushing myself hard with my fear of flying by deciding to sit in a window seat for the first time ever. I am really glad I did as the views of the Andes are absolutely stunning! Once we arrive at Cuzco airport we are greeted by our G Adventures guide who will be taking us all the ... read more

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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

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Alan Atkinson

Readingfcboi

I'm a passionate traveller and very content when exploring different places. I love to experience new cultures, as well as getting the opportunity to meet interesting people from all over the world. My life changed somewhat in 2019 when I became a daddy and my priority has changed but my desire to travel very much remains. I have a fascination with Latin America; this is because of the beautiful scenery, fantastic wildlife, different types of cultures and history. I even learnt some Spanish to help when exploring these countries. TravelBlog has allowed me to share my stories with frien... full info

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27th September 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Cusco
What a crazy but interesting place Cusco is Alan. Get that coca tea into you and embrace the altitude. Time to express your joy of being there I reckon!

29th September 2016

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Cusco
I loved Cusco. In fact, I hope to revisit Cusco when planning a trip to Puno. Your blog on Puno has made me want to go back to Peru in the not too distant future.

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