Ancient Cultures of Peru Before the Inca arrived on the scene, the Andean region was home to many flourishing cultures. Some of them flourished for a few hundred years and then declined, but none of them grow up to the level of the Inca Empire in size and sophistication. The Inca Empire expanded quickly by … Read more
Founded by the notorious Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the capital of Republic of Peru. It is located on the Pacific coast and is the largest city in Peru.Lima is a melting pot of many cultures, including Spanish, indigenous and Asian cultures, and it is reflected in its food as well. It is known as the Gastronomical Capital of the Americas.
Inca Civilization The Inca Empire at its peak spanned from Colombia in the north and Bolivia to the south and was comparable to the Roman Empire in its size. The Inca called their empire Tawantinsuyu, and it was the Spanish who gave the name Inca to this empire. The name “Inca” means “Lord“ in Quechua. Just … Read more
Built at an elevation of 8000 feet on a mountain peak, the citadel at Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the modern world. No visit to Peru is complete without a trip to Machu Picchu, which lies in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in the Cuzco region. Founded by the great Inca emperor Pachacuti around 1450 CE and abandoned in 100 years later, Machu Picchu is one of the few sites the Spanish never discovered and therefore was left intact without the plunder and destruction by the Spanish Conquistadors. It provides a glimpse into the great Inca civilization that prospered around the Andes mountains before the Spanish conquest.
Located in the Andes mountain range, the Cuzco region of Peru is one of the most spectacular places on our planet. The city of Cuzco is the capital of the Cuzco region and lies at an elevation of 11,200 ft. The Cuzco region also includes the scenic Urubamba Valley, which is known as the Sacred … Read more
Peru with its beautiful beaches, jungles, rivers, and spectacular and breathtaking landscapes is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The Andes mountain range, which is home to diverse species of plants and animals, passes through Peru around the Cuzco region. Many plants and crops we take for granted originated in the Andes, … Read more
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