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Archaeological Sites

Peru lawmakers vote to study and preserve Chankillo, and develop it into a tourist destination
December 16, 2019

Chankillo rivals Stonehenge as true solar observatory

I’m sorry, but really… Stonehenge, schmoan-henge! Want to visit a real monumental prehistoric astronomical observatory? Check out Chankillo, on Peru’s northern coast, the oldest, grandest one in the known world. Located near Casma, about three hours north of Caral via…

Machu Picchu officials say NO SELFIE STICKS, seriously
October 16, 2019

No selfie sticks or drones at Machu Picchu, seriously

The new director of Machu Picchu wants visitors to know, selfie sticks, umbrellas and especially drones are strictly prohibited —…

Why the Machu Picchu Cable Car proposal should be rejected
December 4, 2018

Why the Machu Picchu Cable Car proposal should be rejected

[Originally published December 4, 2018] “Machu Picchu: Up to four companies are interested in building cable car system to citadel.”…

Side-by-side images of an illustrated depiction of the Inca creator deity Tunupa by Fernando and Edgar Elorrieta (1995) and their inspiration, a formation in the cliffs of Pinculluna at Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru
October 11, 2018

Is that the Inca Creator God you see in the cliffs overlooking Ollantaytambo?

The face seen in profile in the cliffs of the Pinculluna mountain above Ollantaytambo is said to be that of…

During your tour of Machu Picchu, the rules you should observe and respect
January 20, 2018

The Thou Shalt Nots of Machu Picchu

We are now in 2018. The new regulations for Machu Picchu are in full-swing. Follow the rules and we promise,…

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