The Picchu Picchu volcano

Arequipa, Peru

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February 24th 2007
Arequipa Arequipa is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It felt even more beautiful to me because we had descended to 7500 feet from 12600+ feet and consequently, my breathlessness had lessened. Arequipa is situated in a broad valley, surrounded by three active volcanoes. You look anywhere towards horizon, you will see the brooding bulk of one of the volcanoes - El Misti, Chachan ... 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