Ecuador ‘locates final resting place of last Inca emperor’s tomb’ It has been sought for centuries but remained a mystery, still out of reach. Now an expert has pinpointed a site that could be Atahualpa’s resting place: the last Inca emperor’s tomb. “This is an absolutely important find for the history of Ecuador’s archeology and [...]

Five off-the-beaten-path beaches in Peru By: Nick Rosen Peru has nearly 2,500 kilometers of coastline, and yet in the height of the summer beach season, it seems that most of Peru’s population crowds onto just a few kilometers of it. While Máncora, Punta Sal, Punta Hermosa, Asia and alike have plenty to offer, there are [...]

Six common misconceptions about the Amazon By: Danielle Krautmann It’s easy to see animals in their natural environment: Many people travel to Tambopata with expectations of seeing jaguars, anacondas and giant otter swimming around their boat. The truth is that the Amazon is a habitat, not a zoo. Animals often disguise themselves for protection from [...]

Open letter to President Ollanta Humala By:  Andean Air Mail & PERUVIAN TIMES Since Jan. 26, the inbox of Andean Air Mail & PERUVIAN TIMES has been inundated with an open letter addressed to President Ollanta Humala, signed by people from all corners of the globe. As of today, the number of these appeals generated [...]