machu picchu
Cuzco: The archaeological capital of the Americas
I absolutely adore Cuzco and spent some of the best times of my trip in this city. I also spent longer here than anywhere else…more than a month in fact. Cuzco is definitely the archaeological capital of the Americas. As the heart of the once grand Inca empire, the magnificent city of Cuzco is at [...]
Video: Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes
This video shows Machu Picchu, sacred centre of the Inca Empire in Peru and one of the new natural wonders of the world. It begins on the train between Cusco and Aguas Calientes, arriving at the main street in Aguas Calientes, procedes to Machu Picchu, and shows some of the views from high above Machu [...]
Podcast: South Peru – Colcan Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco & Machu Picchu
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [Download MP3 | Add to iTunes | Subscribe to Podcasts] This podcast is second in a series of two podcasts I’ve made in Southern Peru. (Listen to part one here) It begins in Colca Canyon, where I go Condor spotting before heading up to Puno (3,800m) on Lake [...]
Video: Cuzco: Inca empire and traveler’s magnet
As the heart of the Inca empire, the magnetic city of Cuzco heads the list of many a traveler’s itinerary and with a very good reason. The city’s unique combination of colonial and religious splendours combined with hundreds of activities offered to travellers makes it a fantastic place to hang around for quite a while. [...]
Video: Machu Picchu in Peru
This video gives you a small idea about the splendor of the Inca citadel Machu Picchu, placed high on a mountaintop. It is a magic place and a must-visit if you go to Peru.