Tourism in Peru

Mesoamerica was impacted just as significantly as the Andes and the Bajío following contact with the Spanish. Mesoamerica was the first place Cortez landed; making it the epicenter of Spanish change in the New World. With this contact of the Spanish came conquest, war, prosperity, and most importantly disease. The indigenous people were not immune to smallpox and other European diseases, so when they came into contact with these new illnesses over 90% of the indigenous population died. Such…

Machu Picchu he thought it was the only Vilcabamba but, days later he found the real Vilcabamba and named the other mountain Machu Picchu. This place, Machu Picchu, is one of the greatest wonders of the world. Each year, thousands of people come visit Peru to see the “city in the clouds!” Machu Picchu is made out of a block called a granite ashlar. Machu Picchu is easily the coolest place to go.…

president and democratic representative government. Interestingly, 95% of those in Ecuador identify as Roman Catholic, as Ecuador was a part of Spain until 1822. This hispanic country is roughly the size of Nevada and borders Colombia to the North and Peru to the South. Ecuador's natural resources include timber, petroleum, hydropower, and fish, among others. The name Ecuador is derived from the equator, which runs through the north part of Ecuador. Ecuadorian history spans over 8,000…

Far away in the Andes Mountains the Inca lived. It was necessary for the Incas to adapt to the mountains. If they did not adapt to the climate they would not have survived. Their technology was very good, they had to adapt to the powerful Andes Mountains. They had several ideas to adapt to the mountains; they had an excellent terrace system (Donn) and they also had irrigation system. Since their empire was huge and that they lived in the mountains they had roads around the Empire. In every…

petty nobility), and never learned to read. This didn’t stop him from being a conqueror like Herna’ Cortes who was nobler born and well known conqueror of Mexico. Francisco also had just as many outstanding and outlandish accomplishes in his impact of Peru and the Incas as Cortes impact on the Aztecs. His first exploring quest…

Patagonia is in South America and is at the southernmost tip. Not many new people are moving to Patagonia in the recent years, but there is still many people going to for a vacation destination. Since not a lot of people are living on the island, you could say the “emptiness” of the island can be an impressive sight to see, you are able to see the mountain peaks, rivers, and the backwaters from the oceans (Introducing Patagonia). The region includes parts of Argentina and Chile. Patagonia is…

defeated and killed bywith the Spaniards’s iron swords and advanced technology. This destruction became is was athe start for a new government, new religion, and new culture. The Spanish took over part of Bolivia and made it a part of the Vice-Rroyalty of Peru. Pizarro led an inquisition that demolished the Inca Empire . He killed the Inca Emperor, Huayna Capac and the rest of his people. The Spanish werbecame less interested in the land until the…

its borders. Peru is a country that has beautiful landscapes and a culture, full of history, that attracts many visitors. Peru’s location allows the country to have great weather year round. It is a great place to go on for a vacation. Places like Cusco and Machu Picchu are just two of the many great achievements of the ancient Inca civilization but architecture isn’t the only thing that the Incas did. There culture was the basis of the family values that are present in Peru today. Peru is a…

Sebastian Rodriguez Cermeno Sebastian Rodriguez Cermeno was a navigator and he was a talented explorer who was very talented. He was very kind and he was trustworthy he thought of himself a great. His birthdate was April 6 1560. He then died 1602. He was born in Sesimbra Portugal. He was born there but soon moved to go have fun and explore everywhere. Cermeno has a lot of character traits including: Brave, courageous, adventurous, hardworking responsible, humble, encouraging,…

Pachacutec the Great Inka Emperor Today we talk about Machu Picchu and the greatness of the Inca Empire, but who was the one who made the Inca Empire a great kingdom? His name is Pachacutec, the ninth emperor of the Inca Empire, also known as Tahuantinsuyo. He was the fourth Emperor of the Hanan dynasty. Pachacutec was the largest Inka emperor and a great conqueror. He was, is and will always be known for his good works to the Inca nation. He has been the greatest statesman of the Inca Empire,…