In the Oasis.......

In and then out of the colca canyon

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February 28th 2007
Hello again We arrived in Arequipa jumped into a taxi and our taxi driver as well as giving us a lift to our hotel gave us a free car tour of the main sights of Arequipa which was very interesting but slightly unusual to say the least so we gave him an extra tip for his tour. He will probably run a tour company in a few years. Arequipa is a really beautiful city the whole place is made out ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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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