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83How to Buy Tickets for Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu
Machu Picchu consistently ranks as one of the world’s top tourist destination… and once you go, you’ll understand why! However, because of its growing popularity (as well as increased focus on conservation), getting tickets to Machu Picchu can...
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75Ollantaytambo, A Peruvian Mystery
An overview of the ancient Incan site Olantaytambo, located in modern day Peru. Theories of its purpose are presented.
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78Quick Guide to Machu Picchu
A guide to Manchu Picchu with pictures and videos. This amazing lost Inca City is on most peoples bucket lists and it's easy to see why.
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78Amazing qualities and benefits of natural alpaca fiber
Chances are, many of you reading this article may not be familiar with alpacas and the wonderful fiber they produce annually. I could go at length writing about this wonderful livestock that originates from South America, but my primary focus is to...
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77Cusco: Capital of the Incas
When the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro arrived at Qosqo, the capital of the Inca Empire, in 1532, the city was already about 400 years old. According to legend, it was founded by the Inca Manco Capac and his sister-consort Mama Occlo. They built the city in the shape of a puma, which was an important symbol in the Inca religion. The outline of the old city can still be seen on a map of modern Cusco – if a tour guide traces it for you.
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68A Real Stargate Exists?
Carved into a rock face in Peru, there is what appears to be an entrance. This entrance seems to lead no where but there is a strange indentation on it. Can the local legend of some kind of stargate be true?
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74The Use of Geometry in Inca Architecture
People visiting Peru will always find themselves fascinated by all the history and the traditions Peruvians have developed since Inca’s civilization. Tourists are always fascinated especially with the pre-Colombian and the Inca’s ruins which are...
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82History 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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68Polynesian Sailing Traditions: From Past To Present
The fact that people from Tahiti were able to colonize island groups that were great distances away; Hawaii 2600 miles, Aotearoa ( New Zealand ) 2700, and Rapa Nui ( Easter Island ) 2600 means that they clearly had a highly developed sense of...
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