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1. Another Pink Beauty: The Semi-Precious Stone Rhodochrosite July 14, 2008 Another pink semi-precious stone that displays absolute beauty and exquisiteness would be Rhodochrosite. It has a color which ranges from a translucent to an opaque pink, which is often in banded patterns that have areas or layers of white, and also comes in transparent pink going to dark red. Occasionally, it is also referred to as an "Inca rose" due to the Rhodochrosite stalagmite formations that can be found in Peru, in the Inca silver mines that date back to the 13th century. Large deposits of Rhodochrosite can be found in San Luis in Argentina. The semi-precious stone can also be f... (read more) Author: Priyanka Arora

2. Maya Indians June 23, 2008 The Maya Indian Civilization flourished from 250AD to 900AD; this is known as history's Classic Period; there were as many as one-million Maya Indians in Belize. Between the Classic Period and Post-Classic Period the Maya Empire split into separate conflicting "City States," just like the Roman Empire, lasting until the Spanish Colonial Period in the early 1600's. Though not known why, there are many different reasons this split could have happened, such as, over population, a revolt, disease or drought. However, there is evidence that there was over population. Unlike the Inca or th... (read more) Author: Anthony Benjamin

3. A Guide to the Peru Inca Trail June 11, 2008 The Inca Trail is one of the most fascinating treks that an avid and adventurous history lover could experience. With the mystique of Macchu Picchu beckoning in the distance, the Inca trail offers amazing sights and sounds as you walk through dense forest, Inca ruins, mountains, and a subtropical jungle. The trek is about 45 kilometers long and takes approximately four days to complete when walking at a moderate pace. The route can be challenging, particularly in the high altitudes of 4,200 meters above sea level. Many travelers acclimatize themselves by spending two or more days in Cusc... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

4. A Guide to the Food of Peru June 11, 2008 Peruvian cuisine is said to be a varied combination of flavors from around the world. This is largely due to heavy influences from the immigrant population that consists of Spanish, Basque, African, Sino-Cantonese, Japanese and finally Italian, French and British settlers in addition to the influence of Peru’s Inca heritage. As a result, the list of dishes is seemingly endless with over 2,000 varieties of soup in the coastal region alone and more than 250 traditional Peruvian desserts. Peru is a center for several varieties of maize (or corn), tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, peanuts... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

5. A Guide to the ruins of Machu Picchu April 08, 2008 One of the most beautiful and enigmatic sights in the world, Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2,400 meters above sea level in Peru. Machu Picchu, which means “Old peak” in the Quechua language, has been considered to be a sacred site from when it was first constructed. Also known as the lost city of the Inca’s, Machu Picchu was a city that was saved from destruction as the Spanish never found its location. Built by the Inca Empire and thought to be their most familiar symbol, Machu Picchu was forgotten for centuries until an American Historian brought it back into the lim... (read more) Author: James Burrows

6. Maca - Increase Libido and Sexual Stamina with this Natural herb March 22, 2008 The first reported use of maca root goes back thousands of years when Inca Warriors of South America ate maca to give them greater strength and stamina before battles. In more recent times it has gained popularity to increase libido naturally, let's see why more and more people are using to boost sex drive. Impotence, erectile dysfunction and low sex drive is not a new problem and ancient societies found and used, there own herbal remedies and Maca is one of them. Today, many people don't want to rely on prescription drugs and want natural solutions, making Maca and many other natu... (read more) Author: kelly price

7. Finding LIma Hotels during Holidays in Peru November 14, 2007 Many of the people that live here in Peru think that holiday planning must include leaving the city of Lima for the “hills”. There are surely many things that would attract people to leave, however, there are also many highlights that should keep Peruvians and tourists in Peru for the holiday. The foundation and history of Lima should be understood to fully appreciate the value of the experience that can be had during the holidays. Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro himself and became known as the "City of Kings". From the early colonial period until the colonies won their in... (read more) Author: Steve Silvester

8. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu October 23, 2007 Have you ever wanted to do something crazy? Have you ever wanted to walk on the wild side? Have you ever wanted to leave the office environment and never return? Driving up to Manchester one autumn's evening in 1995, I decided something had to change. The three hour journey from Leicester had turned into a six hour marathon, again. It was cold, damp and desolate stuck in the endless lines of slow moving cars. In my briefcase sat an unsigned and rather overly negotiated contract extension for my job in Leicester. When I finally arrived in Manchester at 11pm, bored, hungry and m... (read more) Author: Vince Stevenson

9. The Sacred Plants of the Incas - The Timeless World of the Andes June 30, 2007 The Incas regarded coca as ‘the divine plant’ mainly because of its property of imparting endurance, nevertheless its use was entwined with every aspect of life; the art, mythology, culture and economy of the Inca Empire. Millions of Indians have chewed coca on a daily basis for many hundreds of years, yet never has a plant been so misrepresented and its use so controlled by prejudice and ignorance, including up to the present day. The Conquistadors considered it an idle and offensive habit to be prohibited, but it was soon seen that the Indians could not work without coca even when forc... (read more) Author: Howard G Charing

10. The Majestic Andean Condor April 26, 2007 The Andean Condor has come to be known as a symbol of grace and majesty in Peru and other countries of South America. Its feathers, bones and eyes are said to possess magical properties, and it has been used by native peoples for centuries in shamanism and medicine. It has inspired songs, including the famous El Condor Pasa, composed by the Peruvian musician, Daniel Alomía Robles. His famous melody gained world renown when Paul Simon used it as a foundation for the lyrics he penned for the song, "If I Could." The Andean Condor, (Vultur Gryphus), is the largest flying terrestrial bird in ... (read more) Author: Laurel Thompson

11. Ingapirca Inca's Ruins In Ecuadorian Highlands March 14, 2007 Our tour began in the morning when GRAY LINE TOURS ECUADOR in Cuenca picked me up of my Hotel and left with direction to the famous Ingapirca Inca’s Ruins, driving by North Panamerican Highway. Then few minutes crossed El Descanso Bridge, that is the limit border between the Azuay Province which capital is theCuencaand the El Cañar Province which capital is Azogues, at this point we start to climb until arrive to the Dividing Continental Water located in Bueran around 3,500 meters above sea level, in our trip we cross through Azogues, a city with 50,000 inhabitants, this cit... (read more) Author: Eric Castro

12. Overview of Peru for Travelers March 30, 2006 Peru is located on the upper west coast of South America. If you are considering Peru as a travel destination, following is an overview of the country. Overview of Peru for Travelers Historically, Peru was the location of the dominant early cultures in South America. The city of Caral has pyramid remains dated to between 2000 and 2600 BC, which may make it the oldest city in the world. Peru is also the home of the Nazca Lines, the football field size drawings in the ground that are only apparent from the air. The Incas are a mysterious civilization, but one that was clearly do... (read more) Author: Richard Monk

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