Q'eswachaka bridge

Q’eswachaka: The last Inca bridge

Every year, in a hidden corner of the Peruvian Andes, four Quechua communities renew a bridge that is over five centuries old During the Incas’ time existed a great net of roads called “Camino Real” that linked the Inca Empire. However, due to its difficult geography, many places were joined by suspension bridges made of vegetable… [ + ]

Inti Raymi

WHAT IS IT? Inti Ray mi is the most amazing Inca celebration, this ceremony takes place every year on June 24th in Sacsayhuaman and coincides with the winter solstice and harvest time. Inti Raymi is presided over by the Inca and his entourage. They represent the most lavish tribute and worship of the sun. After the… [ + ]

HUACACHINA

Huacachina is a beautiful island oasis we visited while traveling south of Lima, Peru.  We spent the afternoon in Huacachina after returning from our flight over the Nazca lines.  Several in our group opted to ride a dune buggie up the sand dunes and surf down on body boards.  I, however, an not a fan… [ + ]