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Machu Picchu

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July 17th 2017
Saturday Off on the train to Machu Picchu, rather later than intended due to the teachers from Cuzco apparently demonstrating on the railway line. We were three hours late arriving at Machu Picchu due to the industrial action by the Teachers. We were concerned that we may not be in time to visit Machu Picchu as we arrived at 15.15 and the site shuts at 17.30. However our guide assured us we wou ... 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