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Cuzco to Puno by The Belmond Andean Explorer Train

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July 24th 2017
Tuesday Our scheduled departure from Cuzco on the Belmond Andean Explorer train was 11.00 but this was changed to 07.00 because of the possibility of disruption by the striking teachers. After an early breakfast we were collected from our hotel at 06.00 and taken to the station. After boarding the train, accompanied by local musicians and waved off by a a small group in national costume, we enj ... 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