Crushed grass, green and slightly sweet-smelling, is piled higher than the people making the pile. It’s the second week of June on the banks of Peru’s Apurimac River, and four Andean Quechua communities, Choccayhua, Chaupibanda, Huinchiri, and Collana Quehue, have gathered on either side of a canyon to do the one thing they’ve done every year for as long as anyone’s grandparents can remember. Women plait thin cords of ichu grass into thicker ropes. Men …
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From unforgettable hikes to exploring the Amazon Rainforest, here are five Peruvian attractions you need to consider in addition to world-renowned Machu Picchu.
If you’re heading to Peru, you won’t want to miss one of the new Wonders of the World–Machu Picchu. You’re sure to be amazed by the remnants of the ancient Incan citadel and ponder at how advanced civilization was for the 15th century. Yet, if you are at a loss as far …
Mankind has always sought to leave a mark on the world, a testament to our existence, beliefs, and art. Among the most puzzling and fascinating imprints of our ancestors are the ancient geoglyphs—colossal figures etched into the earth’s surface. These gigantic artworks depict a variety of figures, from geometric shapes to animals and humans, spread across diverse geographies. They are enigmatic remnants of ancient civilizations, their purpose, construction, and symbolic meaning often shrouded in mystery. …