
These Ancient Inca Sites High in the Andes Reveal the True Scale of a Lost Empire
The Inca civilization arose from the highlands of Peru in the early 13th century.

The Inca civilization arose from the highlands of Peru in the early 13th century.

Once the capital and crown jewel of a vast ancient empire, this high-altitude city is surrounded on all sides by towering mountains.

Blessed with many different landscapes, Colombia in the northwest of South America is home to beautiful Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, the glorious Andes mountains, and of course, the awe-inspiring Amazon rainforest – among many other spectacular natural sights.

Chile is a country in South America that it is longer than it is wide.

Famous for being home to one of the world’s top football teams, the Rio de Janeiro Carnival and the remarkable Iguazu Falls, Brazil is an exciting world travel destination.

Formerly the capital of Peru, Arequipa is a beautiful place to visit thanks to its wonderful historic buildings and scenic location amidst three towering volcanoes.

Surrounded by nations that attract adventurous souls in droves, Bolivia can often get overshadowed.

Big, busy and bold, Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan sensation.

An amazing country which occupies a long and narrow stretch of land covering the western coast of South America, Chile has an incredible range of beautiful landscapes that will stun and astound any visitors to its shores.

The largest Spanish speaking nation in the world, Argentina is awash with diverse cultures and landscapes.

A whirlwind of sights, sounds, and flavors awaits in this sprawling metropolis, where towering skyscrapers rise above leafy parks and lively neighborhoods.

Ecuador is a land of rich cultural and historical attractions, all set within a backdrop of natural wonders, with landscapes that range between lush, tropical rainforests and glaciated volcanoes.

One of the most popular places to visit in the country, La Serena is known for both its quaint historic center and beautiful broad beaches.

Whether it is beautiful beaches or stunning mountain scenery, astounding colonial-era architecture, or bustling indigenous markets, Ecuador’s cities are as diverse as the country’s incredible landscapes, with each of them having their own distinctive look and feel to them.

Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, Lima is a curious mix of high-rise condos, large but orderly slums and colonial architecture in the city center.
