National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru Guide: History, Facts, Maps and Tours
The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru (MNAAHP) is the oldest public museum in Peru. It exhibits a wide range of perfectly preserved pre-Hispanic ceramics, textiles, metals, organic and lithic materials. Objects of historical and artistic...
Miraflores Central Park Peru Guide: History, Hiking, Facts, Maps and Tours
The Central Park of Miraflores, better known as “Parque Kennedy” or Miraflores Park, is one of the most visited parks in Lima due to its central location in the district of Miraflores. It is made up, in turn, by 2 parks: Parque 7 de junio and Parque...
Salkantay Peru Guide: Tours, Hiking, Maps, Buildings, Facts and History
Salkantay is considered the highest peak in the Vilcabamba mountain range, part of the Peruvian Andes. It is located in the Cusco Region, about 60 kilometers west-northwest of the city of Cusco. Salkantay has two snow-topped peaks, known as China Salkantay and...
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)....