Lima

The Gecko

The Peru Trip

Day 1

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Lima Lima Lima to Nasca Lima to Nasca Lima to Nasca
Even in the new capital, Lima, Peru is a very poor country. It shouldn't be. It was once one of the richest, in both culture and wealth. It was plundered by the Spanish who, by 1572 had destroyed an empire, ended an ancient civilisation, and shipped all of it's treasures back to Spain.
Lima
picture © John Anderson 2007
Lima Nasca Arequipa Puno Cusco Machu Picchu Lima to Nasca Nasca to Arequipa Arequipa to Puno Puno to Cusco Inca Trail big pic Start trip big pic