Sacrificial Rock in a temple

Llamas were sacrificed on the triangular rock on the floor, and their carcasses were thrown into the cave behind Augosto

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

May 22nd 2009
Hello! I´m back in civilization (and the land of internet) after finishing our 4-day trek to Machu Picchu. It was absolutely incredible! We had such a good time. Our trek took us from Mollepata to Machu Picchu by way of the Salkantay Pass, which rises to 15,000 ft (or 4600m) before dropping into cloud forest on the other side of the pass and winding along several stunning valleys. We were ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Aguas Calientes

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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