As close to heaven as it gets for train enthusiasts for 2013
One of the world’s great railway journeys is the trip from Lima to Huancayo over the central Andes.
Books on Peru
The Moche cosmo vision explored in new book / CD
The book “Cosmos Moche,” the first part of a collection — “Enigmas of Ancient Peru” — is going on sale this week. It includes an English translation and a CD about the Temple of the Moon.
Updated e-book version of Hemming’s Conquest of the Inca now available
A new Kindle Edition of the master narrative “The Conquest of the Incas” by John Hemming is now live, on Amazon and Apple.
Thank you María Rostworowski on your birthday for a lifetime of work bringing Peruvian history to life
In 1532, the Inca Ñusta Quispe Sisa was just 15 years old. She attracted the attention of Conquistador Francisco Pizarro, a 54-year-old bachelor, who was charmed by the girl’s cheerful nature and vivacious manner.
Quechua by the numbers (some travel advice, a book recommendation and a helpful chart)
English-speaking travelers to Peru routinely brush up on their Spanish in preparation for their journey.