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Machu Picchu: A Dream Come True

At almost 8,000 feet above sea level, Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel high in the Andes Mountains in Peru. Set above the Urubamba River valley, the site was built in the 15th century and later abandoned. Even today, it carries an air of mystery with its exact purpose still debated.

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Cartagena, La Heroica

Known since the colonial era as Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena is made up of a charming walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, parks, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. The tropical climate also gives way to spending days at the beach but the best are only accessible by boat.

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