During the 15th century, the Incas consolidated as the largest empire in the southern hemisphere by coming into contact with various societies, including civilizations of the South America Pacific coast. These civilizations included the Chimu state, on the north coast, that exercised their control over the entire North region to the central limit, while the Chancay state evolved on the central coast.
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From prehistory to the contemporary era, the museum invites the public to explore the captivating world of ancient cultures of Peru.
Enjoy the nature in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit beautiful sites such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras, and Chinchero or jump on the train to Machu Picchu.
Did you know that the Incas were the first potato farmers and had no writing system!? Read more such interesting facts about the Incas!
Located in Peru’s Andean highlands, the Sacred Valley formed the heart of the Inca Empire. Join us as we travel along this interesting valley.
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Discover the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit picturesque villages like Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros with their Inca ruins and typical markets
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La ciudadela de Machu pichu, antiguo imperio Inca.
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Cantua buxifolia is a flowering plant found in the high valleys of the Yungas of the Andes mountains in western South America. The Inca legend associated with the cantua is the tale of two kings nam…
Alstroemeria, also known as Peruvian Lily, is a genus of about 60 species of perennials in the family Alstroemeriaceae, native to South America. This
Read our article to learn about innovative inventions of the ingenious ancient Incas.
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The ghosts from an empire long past can be felt amid these bleached ruins.
Join Julie Terry and her cat Alice as they explore the history of the discovery of Machu Picchu, its architectural wonders, and the hypotheses about why the Incas abandoned this magnificent site.