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Tag Archives: Inca astronomy

The wisdom and wisecracks of Inca Pachacutec

By Rick Vecchio | Published: January 23, 2013
Posted in Cusco, History, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu | Also tagged Inca Cosmovision, Inca proverbs, Inca wisdom, Pachacutec, Pachacuti | Leave a comment

The Inca Sacred Center of Machu Picchu – a Love Letter

By Rick Vecchio | Published: September 17, 2012

  The first time I laid eyes on Machu Picchu was 16 years ago, and even though I do not consider myself a particularly spiritual person, what I experienced in that moment was profound, and has stayed with me. It’s the same each time I return. For a long time, I’ve asked myself, why is [...]

Posted in Archaeological Sites, Cusco, Destinations, History, Machu Picchu | Also tagged astronomical events, Inca religion | Leave a comment

Tour Package: Inca astronomy for star gazers of the northern hemisphere

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: August 19, 2012

  The  Fertur Peru Travel team is excited to be offering this celestial Cusco vacation package. During your first evening in the two-mile-high Inca capital, you’ll participate in an intimate gathering at the Planetarium Cusco: Interpretation Center for Inka Astronomy and Southern Skies for a fascinating night of Inca astronomy, history, mythology, architecture and — weather [...]

Posted in Archaeological Sites, Bargain offer, Cusco, Destinations, Family Travel, Machu Picchu | Tagged Inca astronomy | Leave a comment

Weather Channel could learn something from the Inca and their descendants

By Rick Vecchio | Published: February 1, 2012

Click on this link if you’re interested in a Cusco & Machu Picchu vacation with a special focus on Inca astronomy, mythology and the incredible constellations of the South American sky.

Posted in Archaeological Sites, Cusco, History | Also tagged ancient agriculture | 1 Comment