Chachapoyas: Some of Peru’s best ruins and natural attractions By Max Brown As the little van winds up the bumpy dirt roads, I stare out the window in wonder and awe. The Andes mountains rise to great heights and dip back to beautiful valleys as far as the eye can see. The mountains here are [...]

Peru’s Chan Chan ruins remain at risk Chan Chan, the famous Chimu archeological site near Trujillo, will remain on the UNESCO “World Heritage in Danger” list, according to a report from Andina. Enrique Sánchez Maura, Cultural Director for the region of La Libertad, said that the site is in danger due to its fragile adobe [...]

Sechín, a valley of warriors Translated and adapted by Nick Rosen The first time I went to Sechín, I did so with my friend Gabo, a native Chimbotano and a true northerner, after practicing underwater fishing nearby. Since then, whenever I have been in this grand complex, whose total area is over five hectares, I [...]

Pachacamac, a Pre-Inca archaeological site about an hour away from Lima. By Karen Lac While most people immediately think of Machu Picchu when they think of Peru, the country has a wealth of other archaeological sites that visitors should explore. One of the easiest to get to from the country’s capital of Lima is Pachacamac, [...]