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83Coca: sacred leaf of the Incas!
Talks about the coca plant and the diverse products that are now available, like tea, cream, extracts, powder and liquor. Also mentions the chewing of the coca leaf to reduce pain from hungr and to give strength and endurance. Shows the variety of coca products and gifts currently available.
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82The Llama, a symbol of the Andes and Peru!
Author is Peruvian, so llamas are a symbol of her country and the Andean region. Covers llama as food, their milk and their food, as well as trekking and general llama trivia (stamps, jewelry, pottery, stuffed animals).
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84Chakana
A Chakana is an Andean symbol of the Incan civilization. Derived from the Quechua (traditional language of the Incas) word "chakay," meaning "to cross" or "to bridge," a chakana is a 3-stepped symmetric...
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73The Path to Machu Picchu and surviving the Inca Trail
I wrote this article, because I believe that some of you may benefit from my experience of visiting Machu Picchu, and may be encouraged to take the same route. It was, indeed, a fantastic trip. Inca Trail...
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79Coca Tea - Mate de Coca
Chakana - The Inca Cross Mate de Coca, also known as Coca tea or Koka tea, is a herbal tea made from the leaves of the coca plant (Erythroxylum). Yes, I know what you are thinking - this is the same plant...
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74Skiing and climbing in Bolivia's Andes Mountains
In spite of extreme weather, snow, ice and altitude, two skiers set out to climb and ski the 6000 meter Huayna Potosí in the Cordillera Real - offseason. Being the most prominent mountain range in the Bolivian Andes, it’s a virtual playground for skiing thrillseekers and madmen.
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78A Spaniard On The Bus To Paraguay: The Most Despicable Man I Ever Met
I’m not really sure why I’m writing this hub. Probably few people will read it. It’s just something I need to share and get off my chest. It’s about the most despicable man I...
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79Native American Nations in Peru & Bolivia (Part XIX)
The Incas have influenced a large sector of the middle portion of South America, including other native nations. All of their secrets have not yet been dicovered. Here are some of them.
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70Mate de Coca - Coca Tea
I have been drinking coca tea since I was a little girl and I love it! Coffee has been a part of my ritual since I entered graduate school (and I love that too) but my roots with tea drinking go back to when...
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70Operation Condor
...According to recently de-classified files, the U.S. aided and facilitated Condor operations as a matter of secret but routine...
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