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The Oldest City in the Americas, Caral, As Seen By Drone (Video)
Peru is home to the earliest known civilization in the Americas: Caral. Take a virtual visit of the site, which is not far from the capital city of Lima.
Traveling in Peru
Archaeological Sites in Peru to Open for Visitors After COVID-19 Closing
These are the touristic sites around Peru that will open mid-October after months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Traveling in Peru
Vilcabamba: Visiting the Real Lost City of the Incas in Cusco (Video)
There are many alternative treks that use the city of Cusco, Peru as a starting point. The trek to Vilcabamba might be the most fascinating one.
tourism
Gran Pajatén: The Ancient Ruins so Precious You’ll Need a Permit to Visit
Lesser known than Kuelap, the Chachapoyas ruins of Gran Pajatén are equally—if not more so—visually striking and enigmatic.
Traveling in Peru
Five Recommended Hidden Monuments in Cusco, Peru
Either hidden within or close to the great archaeological sites of Cusco, you will find these impressive pre-Columbian monuments that will blow you away.
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Machu Picchu Under Maintenance During Coronavirus State of Emergency
Machu Picchu is getting revamped. Peru's Ministry of Culture is executing maintenance work on the ancient citadel and other sites in Cusco.
Traveling in Peru
Tres Cañones: Cusco’s Must-Visit Natural Wonder (Video)
The gigantic stone structures of Tres Cañones in Cusco sit between rivers in a lush valley, making it a sight to behold and an adventure worth taking.
Archaeology
The Construction Of The Chinchero Airport Threatens Unexplored Archaeological Sites In Peru
On January bulldozers and trucks began to arrive in Chinchero for the construction of a long-awaited international airport in the heart of Peru’s tourist...