The giant carved statues that tower over some of the most beautiful landscapes of all, the Moais of Easter Island are insanely fascinating and offer a genius excuse to visit what is, in actual fact, a sensational island. See our tours of Chile and side-trips to Easter Island Once home to more than 500,000 people, Chan Chan gained UNESCO recognition in 1986. Renowned for their distinct pottery designs, colourful textiles and architectural styles, the Chimus are among the least-known ancient people of South America and their legacy, found in northern Peru, is outstandingly unique. The site showcases the craftsmanship of the ingenious yet relatively short-lived Chimu people who roamed over this region for 400 years before being overthrown by the Incas in the 15 th century. The largest pre-Colombian city in all of South America, Chan Chan is a beautifully-preserved adobe citadel located just a few kms from the seaside surfing hub of Trujillo, in northern Peru. Include Chan Chan to one of our itineraries of Peru. Truth be told, this certainly adds to the allure of them all. All we know about the Nazca lines are, for the most part, speculation. Stamped deep into the ground using earth, not from this immediate area, the Nazca lines were created by one of the oldest cultures in all of South America, one which left no written record. The most famous geoglyphs in the world are best admired on short sightseeing flights although a couple of elevated platforms along the access road offer glimpses of some of the smaller shapes. Visit by train for the day or on foot on a multi-day hiking adventure you won’t forget in a hurry.Įxplore mysterious Nazca Lines with our trips to Peru.Įtched on the dark desert soil of southern Peru, the Nazca Lines have been baffling scientists and enthralling visitors for over eight decades. Primarily used as an astronomical observatory, Machu Picchu remained elusive to Spanish conquerors and the fact it was never found remains it's most saving of graces – considering European invaders tended to destroy much of what they found in South America. Cradled in the luscious Sacred Valley and framed by a host of picturesque Andean peaks, Machu Picchu is an absolute visual feast, and a visit is made all the more impressive when led by knowledgeable guides who can literally walk you through the construction and meaning behind every structure. The poster-child of South America’s ancient treasure-trove, the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is the one everyone wants to see, and it’s certainly not hard to get the appeal. See all our tours in Peru and note that on a custom made itinerary, you can include mighty Machu Picchu.
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