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New Nazca Lines were exposed by recent sandstorms in the Peruvian region of Ica. The pilot Eduardo Herrán Gómez de la Torre discovered a huge geoglyph of what appears to be a 196ft-long snake, as well as a llama, above an unidentified bird. These new lines join existing geoglyphs of a dog, hummingbird, condor and a monkey, thought to have been drawn by the ancient Nazca people between the first and sixth centuries. The geoglyphs, more commonly known as the Nazca Lines,...

Once again the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu has been proclaimed as the best tourist destination in the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2014. This recognition is awarded by millions of readers and users around the world through TripAdvisor, world’s largest online travel site. “TripAdvisor travelers have helped us to identify some of the best attractions around the world,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing of TripAdvisor. “These award-winning...

Decentralized Culture Directorate of Cusco released the results of different studies that confirm the existence of astronomical observatories in different parts of the National Park of Machu Picchu. National and foreign specialists conducted important research in the astronomical observatories of Intimachay and Inkaraqay. Fernando Astete, head of Inca archaeological park, said specialists investigated in the field of Intimachay, astronomical observatory located on the...

Route of ancient communication, the Inca Trail connected vast territories currently located in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. They started building the trails 2,000 years ago and the main route from north to south has an area of ??6,000 km. If you would like to live the amaing experience of walking this ancient paths and get amazed with spectacular Andean views click HERE to see our Inca Trail programs.