Tag Archives: Cusco

Adventurous Lewis does the Inka Jungle Trail – Part 1 – Cycling and Hiking

One of the main reasons that Lewis the Lion had travelled to Peru was to visit the legendary ‘lost city of the Incas’ – Machu Picchu which is found high up in the Andes mountains. It is a highlight of … Continue reading

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Lewis explores Cusco, the city of the Incas

Lewis the Lion had travelled on a really luxurious overnight coach, Cruz del Sur, when he journeyed from Arequipa where they gave you pillows, a warm blanket and plenty of films to watch! He arrived in Cusco early in the … Continue reading

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Lewis the Lion learns about a frozen human sacrifice!

In the centre of Arequipa, in the Catholic University’s Museum of Andean Sanctuaries (Museo Santuarios Andinos) lies a very special treasure that helps us to understand about the past. In particular, it helps us to understand about the Inca culture … Continue reading

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Peru

Country name: Peru Population: 29.4 million (UN, 2011) Capital: Lima Area: 1.28 million sq km (496,255 sq miles) Major language: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara Major Religion: Christianity Currency: 1 nuevo sol (soles in the plural) = 100 centimos Main exports: Fish … Continue reading

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