Huascaran Peru Guide: History, Hiking, Facts, Maps, and Tours
The first recorded mention of the name Huascarán appeared in 1850 on a map made by Antonio Raimondi. The name, given by the local population, was probably because the mountain rises above the town of Huashco, receiving its name from the Quechua word for rope (waska)....
Chavín de Huántar Peru Archaeological Site Guide: History, Hikes, Facts, Maps, and Tours
Of all the ancient cultures I admire, that of Chavin amazes me the most. It has been the inspiration behind most of my art”. Pablo Picasso Chavín de Huántar is an archaeological site located in the district of Chavín de Huántar, province of Huari, department of...
Guide to Santa Catalina Monastery Peru: History, walks, Facts, Maps & Tours
The Santa Catalina Monastery is a colonial construction located in Arequipa, Peru, covering an area of 20,000 square meters. The site was founded by Viceroy Francisco Toledo, who granted licenses for the foundation of the “Monasterio de Monjas Privado de la...
Lima Peru Guide: Tours, Hiking, Maps, Buildings, Facts and History
Lima is the largest city and is the capital city of Peru. Lima was named by locals in the agricultural region known by native Peruvians as Limaq. The history of the city started with its Spanish foundation in 1535 by Francisco Pizzaro. The first inhabitants who...