LIMA AND CUSCO
THE INCAS
The Inca Empire stretched from southern Colombia all the way to Santiago Chile. The region was joined by an intricate system of roads and a dominant centralized sociopolitical-military organization.
sociopolitical-military organization.
Since the beginning, the Inca displayed an unwavering desire to occupy a broad region of Andean territory. After they conquered tribes with their military might, they incorporated them into their political empire that dominated South America.
Machu Picchu: the Lost City of the Incas
The mysterious awe-inspiring city was not rediscovered until the twentieth century, when American historian Hiram Bingham stumbled upon it. Since then, Machu Picchu has become a symbol of pre-Hispanic life and the splendor of the Andes. Today, almost all tourist activities in Peru are centered around Machu Picchu. Its breathtaking geographic location and its amazing pre-colonial architecture make Machu Picchu a place of unsurpassed beauty. |
