The Inca Sun of Suns Could be Returned to Cusco – by Donald Trump?
[Originally published September 21, 2017] The ancient Inca emblem known as the “Sun of Suns” looms large on the principal avenues and government buildings throughout Cusco.
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Peru’s last Inca Rope Bridge Gets CNN’s Attention
Q’eswachaka, Peru's last handwoven rope bridge from Inca times, is getting a lot of well-deserved attention. Following a big write-up in the Wall Street Journal,…
Face of pre-Columbian ruler revealed, but is it his first true portrait?
If we now know that this is what the Lord of Sipan looked like, then could he have been the subject of this ancient Moche portrait vessel, as well?
New Machu Picchu Entrance Times and Mandatory Guides as of July, Oh My!
[Originally published May 31, 2017] Yes, it’s now official. There will be two entry shifts for Machu Picchu, and the use of a certified guide to tour the citadel will be mandatory as of July 1, 2017.
Prepare for some high altitude to feast your eyes on Rainbow Mountain
You’ll want to be fully acclimatized when you behold the kaleidoscope of multicolored hills known as “Rainbow Mountain.”