5 Best Destinations for Bird Watching in Peru
A recent scientific study from the BioScience Journal found that "bird abundances were positively associated with a lower prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress." In…
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Incas Learned Seismic Lesson From Machu Picchu Earthquake
[Originally published December 13, 2018] In the midst of its construction, Machu Picchu was rattled by a powerful earthquake around 1450, forcing the Inca to rethink and improve their seismic-resistant building techniques, according to a new study.
Why the Machu Picchu Cable Car proposal should be rejected
[Originally published December 4, 2018] "Machu Picchu: Up to four companies are interested in building cable car system to citadel." That's the headline in today's…
Want to know a Real Indiana Jones? Tomb Raiding Tales of Peter O’Toole
So who was the real Indiana Jones? Most point to Hiram Bingham, the scientific "discoverer" of Machu Picchu. Many more say Hollywood's most beloved tomb…
Is that the Inca Creator God you see in the cliffs overlooking Ollantaytambo?
The face seen in profile in the cliffs of the Pinculluna mountain above Ollantaytambo is said to be that of the creator God, Wiracocha. Oh yeah, says who?