Tag: History


Jan 10
The Plaza Mayor or Plaza de Armas of Lima

The Plaza Mayor or Plaza de Armas of Lima

Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru. Most of the tourists that visit Peru begin their journey here and stop over on the way back home. more / mas >>

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Dec 27
Cusco - Capital of the Inca Empire

Cusco - Capital of the Inca Empire

Once the heart of the Inca Empire, at the centre of their universe they considered it ‘the navel of the world’. Cusco is an important stopping point on any journey to Machu Picchu, but it is worth some time to explore too if you visit.

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Mar 22
The Old Cemetery in Yungay, Peru

The Old Cemetery in Yungay, Peru

Huaraz tours will often include a visit to Yungay, a nearby town that was completely buried in a massive landslide during the 1970 earthquake killing over 25,000 people more / mas >>

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