Street in Cusco

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April 10th 2010
Geo: -13.52, -71.99Today we had a free day to explore Cusco. We joined our two friends Krisitin and Sim to explore some of the sights. We really enjoyed the Inca Museum. We then enjoyed a few empanadas and beer for lunch. That evening our GAP group went to a funky restaurant for dinner. The place had old claw-footed bathtubs with aquariums of fish under glass for the tables. Very cool and the fo ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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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