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85The 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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78History of the First Nations: The Inca
The Inca were once a mighty civilization, but were ultimately crushed by the Spanish under Pizzaro. The Inca were noted by a Spanish padre as being largely collectivist and virtually free of crime. The superior technology of the invaders and disease ultimately collapsed this once proud people who made artifacts like MAchu Pichu that defies our understanding as to how they achieved such a work.
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70The Priest Kings Of Tiwanaku; Ancestors Of The Inca
Something that has perplexed most if not all researchers of Peruvian history is the creator deity named Viracocha. Deemed to have been the ancestor of the Inca, it was he who created the first Sapa (high)...
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86Coca: 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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63Vilcabamba where the Inca of Tupac, Lives On
It is said that the Inca have become extinct. Yet some of their cities have not yet been found. Does their spirit live on in one of these cities?
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78The 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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71Must see places in Peru - Machu Picchu, Cuzco and Titicaca
The first thing people think of when they hear Peru is of course Machu Picchu - the forgotten city of Inca. But Peru is much, much more then that..
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70Trombone History in Latin America, 1500-1750
Latin America normally gets only a few pages, at the most, in the standard histories of the trombone. It probably deserves more. Records document a significant amount of trombone activity in colonial Latin...
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75Tips for a great visit to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is one of the wonders of the world, and the most-visited tourist attraction in South America. Learn how to make the most of your visit to this incredible mountaintop in the Andes.
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71Tips for Travel in Peru
I've been on treks to Peru twice - first time in 1979, and travel about the country was fairly primitive. Our trip in 2008 was much easier. Rather than having to use letters & telex, it's easy to set up your trip directly with people in Peru.
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