Cuzco and Machu Picchu - May 2000.
This trip was part of a /Grand South American Tour/ and the locations I was most looking forward too. I wasn/t disappointed!
The Architecture, both Inca and Spanish is amazing, and Machu Picchu, the icing on the cake.
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Cathedral, Plaza de Armas
Spectacular, but even more so at night.
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Sacsayhuaman
On the outskirts of Cusco, some of the wall is 20 metres high!
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Children in Traditional Dress
Although put on for the tourists, it is rather nice, and they sing too!
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Panoramic view of Cuzco
Cuzco was built by the Spanish on the exact spot of the original Inca...
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Christ watching over Cuzco
He stands high above Cuzco and is illuminated at night.
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Pisac on Market Day
Ensure you visit on a market day, Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday when this is a...
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Quiet Street in Pisac
Only a few short steps away from the hustle and bustle of the market square.
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Wiraccohan
Looking out on the terraces of Ollantaytambo, you can see the...
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Ollantaytambo
From the top. Infact I found it as hard to descend the steps as I did...
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Ollantaytambo
Situated in the Sacred Valley, it was the site of the last Inca battle. I did...
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The Posada del Inca
Situated in the Urubamba Valley, it is a perfect place to stay prior to your...
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Church at the Posada del Inca
A truly beautiful place.
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Hostelry in the Sacred Valley
The red flag indicates that there is corn beer for sale. It's an aquired...
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Spectacular Machu Picchu
It is really difficult to find words that adequately describe this wondrous...
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Machu Picchu....Again!
I couldn't just put in one photo of this incredible 'Lost City'!
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Inca Stone at Machu Picchu
Can you imagine getting this massive stone to the top of mountain, let alone...
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