This is Kuelap
the indian fortress and religious center that began its existence 1500 years ago perhaps even longer. It is reached by a 20 kilometer dirt road that hugs steep mountains to a parking area where the 2 km pathway to the site begins. Nearly 1o,000 ft elevation, the going is tough on the rocky path scratched out by hand. This site is famous in Peru but not visited because both the weather and access is so difficult. It rains almost everyday, roads washout, rocks fall onto the road. Our van's axle broke enroute so we walked an additional 2-3 km to a small village to find other transportation.
the indian fortress and religious center that began its existence 1500 years ago perhaps even longer. It is reached by a 20 kilometer dirt road that hugs steep mountains to a parking area where the 2 km pathway to the site begins. Nearly 1o,000 ft elevation, the going is tough on the rocky path scratched out by hand. This site is famous in Peru but not visited because both the weather and access is so difficult. It rains almost everyday, roads washout, rocks fall onto the road. Our van's axle broke enroute so we walked an additional 2-3 km to a small village to find other transportation.
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