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The History of Pachacamac—and the Stick that May Be His Effigy

Before Pachacamac was used to refer to an expansive coastal sanctuary, the name was associated with a deity—and according to some his legacy lives on thanks to a wooden stick.

How to Visit Caral-Supe: The Oldest City in the Americas

Caral-Supe was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. Here are tips on how to get to there, where to stay and what to see.

Insights from a Whirlwind Tour of Peru, Part 3: Traveling the Northern Coasts

A couple who’ve dedicated their lives to traveling the world make a visit to Cusco while in the midst of a whirlwind tour...

Visiting Newly-Discovered Ruins above the Sacred Valley

Our local guide, Aurilio, showed us the way to the special site, which was located a stone's throw away from the tiny village of...

Visit the Mysterious Engravings Of Sayhuite in Cusco

Visit the ruins of Sayhuite (or Saywite), located right off the road between Cusco and Abancay, if you're in the hunt for mystifying ruins.

Peru Will Construct A Cable Car System In Machu Picchu

With the objective of bringing more tourists to the Machu Picchu ruins, the country’s authorities are hoping to build a $20 million US dollar-cable...

Mountains Rising From The Sea: The Unknown Coasts Of Arequipa

Immerse yourself in places of great beauty, whose personality is determined by a wild and rugged geology. The longest coastline of any of Peru's...

Off the Beaten Path: Traveling Around Trujillo

The northern city of Trujillo in the department of La Libertad is full of pre-Incan ruins, colonial buildings, and local traditions.