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History
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.
Traveling in Peru
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.
The latest news about Peru
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...
History
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...
Cusco
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.
The latest news about Peru
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...
Ica
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...
Traveling in Peru
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.