Why Machu Picchu was never found by the Spanish.
Find out why the Incas didn’t use the wheel to transport goods across their vast empire.
The Inca’s last stronghold was at Vilcabamba, where the last remnants of the Inca Empire evaded and resisted against the Spanish conquest until final defeat in 1572.
Summer is upon us here in Lima and the Aracari team has been sampling a few excursions that are ideal in Peru’s capital during the hot weather. In this spirit, Carlos recently headed down to the Costa Verde seafront to try his hand at some surfing lessons.
Christmas in Peru, as anywhere in the world, is a time of great joy and fanfare, with a host of popular tradition being the centre of celebration.
Pre-Inca ruins; native and endemic wildlife; stretching beaches of golden sand; and some quite breathtaking scenery are just some of the enticing sights that await those who travel on Peru’s northern circuit.