Within the mountains of Peru lies a wealth of ancient Inca temples, Spanish colonial towns, and breathtaking Andean vistas. Discover the magnificent capital of Cusco, hike to ruins in the Urubamba Valley, meet artisans and archaeologists, and examine pre-Colombian treasures at the renowned Larco Herrera Museum. Then dwell the rest of the day among the enchanting ruins of Machu Picchu.
Lima, Peru's largest city, founded in the 1500s by conquistador Francisco Pizarro.
References
Yacher, L. (1989). GEOGRAPHY IN PERU. Professional Geographer, 41(2), 220-223.
Yacher, L. (1989). GEOGRAPHY IN PERU. Professional Geographer, 41(2), 220-223.