Desert view

Trujillo - Huaca Del Sol y Luna

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February 21st 2007
From the Mountains of Huaraz, we got a Bus to Trujillo. A very interesting journey through the mountains and eventually across the desert. The Bus was rammed with people, Bex had a little girl sat on her lap for most of the eight hour journey - not good for the bladder! The following day was Bex´s 22nd! We decided to see the "pyramids" near Trujillo. The site is excellently preserved and dates ... read more

South America » Peru » La Libertad » Trujillo

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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