its first 300 years, Santa Catalina was a refuge for unmarried daughters of wealthy Spanish families who paid a dowry for inclusion into the Catholic order. But instead of keeping to vows of poverty, the nuns kept servants and slaves and lived lavish lifestyles. In 1871, the Pope sent Sister Josefa Cadena to put things [...]
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www.fertur-travel.com The Santuario Historico de Pampas is 34 kilometers north-east of Ayacucho. Its the site of the last battle Peru fought against the Spanish on the 9th of December 1824. The victory confirmed Perus independence and finally ended Spanish control over South America. Its considered a national historical sanctuary and memorial to fallen heroes. An [...]
the Andes mountain range its name. The town Ollantaytambo gives an insight into the Inca way of life, with streets, houses and watercourses that survived the Spanish conquest. The imposing ridge leading up to the stunning views from the Temple of the Sun is a string of gigantic terraces, a fortress strong enough to repel [...]
