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Peru Independence

Peru Independence from Spanish rule and any other foreign domination was declared on July 28 1821. The Liberation Movement that influence peruvians started in Río de la Plata (Argentina) and the region of the Orinoco Llanos (Venezuela) , in 1820 and was led by Don José de San Martín and Don Simón Bolivar.

Jose de San Martin and The Liberation Army of Peru left the port of Valparaiso, on August 20, 1820, the expedition consisted of 4118 men. After 18 days of sailing, the memorable September 8, 1820, the landing of the Expedition in the Bay of Paracas (Ica) began . Next, the patriots took Pisco, Chincha and other immediate areas. Jose de San Martin then set up his headquarters in Pisco.

Don José de San Martín proclaimed the independence and vows of Peru in Lima's Plaza Mayor (Main Square) with the following words:

"PERU FROM THIS MOMENT IS FREE AND INDEPENDENT BY THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE AND BY THE JUSTICE OF ITS CAUSE THAT GOD DEFENDS. VIVA LA PATRIA! VIVA LA LIBERTAD! VIVA LA INDEPENDENCIA!"

According to historian Jorge Basadre, these words symbolize a historic change, the principle of "the will of the people" emerged there. This is what other witness said:

"I have not seen a more lucid or larger contest in America. The cheers were continuosly echoed around the town ... I was one of the people that walked the flag of Peru Independence on that day.

No prize could be more flattering to me than seeing the banner of freedom raised in the center of the most important city in this part of America. On that same night there was drink and dance at the town hall, no troops managed to contain the crowd of people and the next night there was a dance in the main Palace".

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Manco Inca Yupanqui

Manco Inca Yupanqui was born in 1515 in Cusco for some people, for others in Tiahuanaco. His parents were the Emperor Huayna Capac and the Coya Mama Runtu. As a member of the Inca royalty, he was raised by great amautas in the Yachayhuasi of the imperial capital.

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Santa Rosa de Lima

Santa Rosa de Lima day is celebrated on August 30th as a tribute to the woman who 400 years ago surprised Lima by its immense religious faith and vocation of service to the most needed people. Today, she is considered the patroness of the Republic of Peru, the National Police and the Nurses. And her home is one of the most important sanctuaries of America.

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About Peru History, Your Guide to the Inca Empire!

Peru History is best known because the country was the home of the Inca empire. Find out everything about Peru history, geography, people, cities, food, culture, attractions, travel and much more!.

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Alpacas in Peru

Alpacas in Peru inhabit the high Andes above 3,800 m. The alpaca is an animal with an harmonious fine walk and slender body covered with a fiber called vellon. Its main production is the fiber, that has various colors.

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Christmas in Peru

Christmas in Peru is characterized by a family get together on christmas eve to have dinner with food that is very typical of this date, after dinner, family members give presents to each other and celebrate together. Christmas is the main festival of the Christian calendar in Peru.

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Yurimaguas Peru

The District of Yurimaguas Peru, is located in the Huallaga River drainage system. It has an area of more than 2.500 km2 with an estimated population of 61.968 inhabitants (2005). Yurimaguas is the first district in economic importance of the province of Upper Amazon.

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Miguel Grau

(Miguel Grau Seminario, Paita, 1834 - Punta Angamos, 1879) Marino and Peruvian military, naval heroe of the Battle of Angamos. Miguel Grau was son of

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Callao Peru

Callao Peru is regarded by many people as a seaside suburb of Lima, in fact, it is certainly a city but can not avoid being overshadowed by its proximity to the capital of Peru, Lima. However, touristic infrastructure in Callao, is well developed and the charm of the surrounding sandy beaches is evident.

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Peru Independence

Peru Independence from Spanish rule and any other foreign domination was declared on July 28 1821. The Liberation Army of Peru left the port of Valparaiso, on August 20, 1820. The expedition consisted of 4118 men.

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John Pescoran - Painter

John Pescoran is a Peruvian American surreal pop artist (or just pop artist) who was born in Lima, Peru in 1980. John Pescoran is a notable and prolific

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Cesar Vallejo

Cesar Vallejo was a great poet from Peru. He studied at the National University of San Marcos in Lima, 1916. He wrote Los Heraldos Negros , one of the

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Peru Earthquakes

Peru Earthquakes have been happening for over 400 years, but one of the most remembered, 100,000 people died, is the 1970 one. Before that, it was back in 1868 that there was a devastating earthquake of 9.0 (Richter scale) where more than 25,000 people lost their lives.

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