Caral is situated deep within the desert landscapes of the Supe Valley in Peru. It challenges histories of human development by being the oldest known urban settlement in the Americas. The city of Caral, dating back 5,000 years, rewrites the book on ancient civilizations. Discovered at the end of the 20th century, this ancient city…
This is the Huayna Picchu hike, famously dubbed the “Stairs of Death,” that is not for the faint-hearted. Located behind the citadel of Machu Picchu, this trail offers an exciting, breathtaking experience for the adventurous hiker. Though sounding daunting, this hike is rather safe if climbers are cautious. The view from this hike to the…
High in the remote northwestern Andes lies the Laguna de los Condores, or Lake of the Condors, which harbors a chilling secret dating back 500 years. In 1997, researchers discovered hundreds of mummies peering out from mausoleums built into the steep cliff-face surrounding this mountain lake. These are the Incan empire mummies. The Leymebamba Museum…
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