Machu Picchu – The Lost City
Machu Picchu is the most famous and mysterious Inca monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was discovered just 100 years ago by pure chance: a local peasant told archaeologists about ancient highland ruins. It is the only Inca monument...
Peru Attractions
Peru's popularity as a tourist destination is based on its wonders and mysteries left behind by the ancient civilizations that inhabited these lands. Even the most seasoned travelers are mesmerized by the perfectly crafted, multi-ton monoliths in the temples of...
Cusco, Capital of the Ancient Inca Empire
The city of Cusco, capital of the ancient Inca Empire, has been inscribed entirely on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is one of the oldest and most unique cities in the world, with archaeological research showing that the first...
Lima Attractions
Lima's history began in 1535, when Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded the city as an outpost for the conquest of Peru. Just five years later, Lima became the capital of the Spanish colonial government and earned the title of "beautiful,...