Famous 12 angle Inca stone topped but not overshadowed by 13 angle stone
[Originally published October 24, 2014] For centuries, it was held up as the preeminent example of Inca polygonal stone masonry: the famous 12-angle stone.
Archaeological Sites
See yourself in the star mirrors of Machu Picchu
When Hiram Bingham embarked on his second, more thorough, expedition to Machu Picchu in 1912, he came upon two large bowl-shaped objects hewn into a solid granite floor.
Design of new visitor complex entrance chosen for Machu Picchu
The design of a new visitors’ center and entry management point for Machu Picchu was chosen last week, the Peruvian Times reports.
Book your Cusco trip featuring the Inti Raymi Festival
Fertur Peru Travel’s special 8-Day Cusco Inti Raymi Festival vacation package ushers travelers into the heart of one of South America’s most exciting celebrations.
Mandatory tour guides and fixed routes coming soon for Machu Picchu
The days of meandering freely through the ruins of Machu Picchu in serene contemplation of the sacred Inca Citadel are numbered. New rules have been written: “Foreign visitors must hire the service of an official tour guide for their orderly visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu.”