The Guide

Sabina grew up in the nearby town of Yaurisque and was hired as cook and guide by the group who took us in. Her personal stories of visiting the sites as an 11 year old and recounting of the legends of the beginning of the Incan Empire mixed together to make our experience visiting the site truly magical.

Mauk'allaqta and Puma O'qro

September 16th 2019
Mauk'allaqta, also spelled several different ways, is a very well preserved and also recently uncovered and restored area. Only in the past 20 years have archeologists been uncovering the ruins and restoring some of the buildings. Nearby is another archeological site named Puma O’qro. This is a limestone cliff that houses the cave from which the legendary Ayar brothers emerged. For a day trip t ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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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