Peru Overview
Overview
In the southern Andes is the ancient capital fo the Inca empire Cuzco. The invading Spanish conquistadors conquered and demolised the Inca buildings and built churches and other European colonial buildings which still remain. Today it is famous as the launching point to visit Machu Picchu for tourists from all around the globe. It gives an opportunity to acclimatise to the high altitude.
Machu Picchu
The mystical and intriguing Lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu is one of the most popular archaeological sites of the world. It is still a mystery how the Incas managed to construct the city, so precariously high in the mountains. Since 1981 it has been declared a Historical Sanctuary as well as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Click here for more on Machu Picchu
Nazca Lines
The Nazca Lines are an extraordinary legacy left by a culture that flourished in 300 BC. The lines are a series of complex designs, some up to 300 meters long which can only be seen in their true form from an altitude of at least 1,500 feet. It remains a mystery how and why they were created, as the Nazca people were not capable of manned flight and could not be truely appreciated.