Articles for tag: Altitude Sickness, Andes, Cuzco, La Paz

How to Combat Altitude Sickness in the Andes

The Andes mountains were the site of the major human settements in the era of the Incas in South America, where a large part of the population lived at cities between 2,000 and 4,000 meters above sea level. Now marking some of the essential sites to visit for those adventurous travellers traversing what is called ...

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The Social and Geographical Landscape of the Inca Empire

“Although it was very extensive and composed of many and very different nations, the entire empire of the Incas was a single republic, governed by the same laws, privileges, and customs, and it was observant of the same religion, rites, and ceremonies; however, before being brought under Inca rule, the several nations had their own ...

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Guide to Great Places to See in Peru for the First-time Visitor

Peru is the most popular destination in South America for travelers from the U.S. Almost everyone flies into Lima, but the capital city doesn’t offer much for the visitor. A day in the colonial center of Lima is usually enough for most people. One specific stop in Lima that should be on everyone’s itinerary is ...

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3 Ways to Visit the Amazon Rainforest in Peru

One of the most coveted Peru travel destinations is the Amazon Rainforest. This lush land covers over 60% of Peru’s territory, yet only 5% of the country’s population lives within it. And despite its size (over 1.4 billion acres), this region can be surprisingly difficult to visit. With a limited number of access roads (that ...

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The Creation of Inca History: Garcilaso De La Vega

“Having now related the lives of twelve Inca kings who created and governed the ancient Empire of Peru, from its beginnings till its end; having given ample description of their conquests, their generous actions, their government in peace and in war, and of the idolatry that they practiced in their ignorance of our holy religion, ...