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Iximche

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Iximche was the capital city of one of the Mayan tribes, the Cakchiquel, who initially allied with the Spanish when they arrived, to gain an advantage against rival Mayans. The Cakchiquel were nevertheless beaten anyhow, after they cancelled their alliance because the Spanish demanded ever more gold. In the end the only advantage left is [...]
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63. Caral

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The ruins of Caral are the most ancient archaeological finds in Peru, by far. Against our expections, they proof to be spectacular.
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61. Sechin

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Near the town of Casma is Sechin, one of the most enigmatic archaeological complexes in Peru, and clearly different from what we have seen so far.
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41. Ayacucho

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Ayacucho is not only a lovely colonial town, with some ancient ruins and spectacular cacti nearby, but also a renown carnival site, at the right time of the year.
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