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Read more about the article Pumapungo Museum: A Photo Gallery

Pumapungo Museum: A Photo Gallery

There are so many museums in Cuenca, Ecuador, and we think the Museo del Banco Central, or Museo Pumapungo, is one definitely worth visiting. This large museum can be found…

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Read more about the article 7 Things to Do in Cuenca, Ecuador

7 Things to Do in Cuenca, Ecuador

Cuenca has become a popular destination in Ecuador for those visiting the southern part of the country. There is a wide variety of attractions in the city and the area…

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Read more about the article La Horca Del Inca: Ruins Above Copacabana, Bolivia

La Horca Del Inca: Ruins Above Copacabana, Bolivia

The Incan ruins on Isla Del Sol draw many visitors to the Peru-Bolivia border. We definitely recommend a trip to Isla Del Sol, but you don’t have to leave the…

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Read more about the article Lake Titicaca: Visiting Isla Del Sol

Lake Titicaca: Visiting Isla Del Sol

Lake Titicaca is among the many beautiful wonders of Bolivia. This high-altitude lake actually sits on the border of Bolivia and Peru, making it possible to visit various parts of…

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Read more about the article Visiting Wupatki National Monument

Visiting Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument holds evidence of some of Arizona’s long, rich history. The monument is scattered with many old Native American Puebloan dwellings and was once a thriving place of…

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Read more about the article Maras and Moray: Picturesque Salt Mines and Incan Agricultural Terraces

Maras and Moray: Picturesque Salt Mines and Incan Agricultural Terraces

The Sacred Valley outside of Cusco holds many modern and ancient treasures that make it quite the interesting place to spend time while visiting this area of Peru. The town…

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Read more about the article Tonto National Monument: Exploring Cliff Dwellings

Tonto National Monument: Exploring Cliff Dwellings

Some of Arizona’s history can be seen in the many Native American ruins around the state. Various tribes have established settlements across Arizona over thousands of years, and many of…

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Read more about the article 13 Fantastic Things to Do in Cusco, Peru (That Aren’t Machu Picchu)

13 Fantastic Things to Do in Cusco, Peru (That Aren’t Machu Picchu)

Cusco is the most-visited city in Peru, and we can definitely see why. The city holds precious history from Incan times, has a rich culture, boasts delicious local foods, sits…

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Read more about the article Cusco Ruins in a Day: Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q’enqo, & Sacsayhuaman

Cusco Ruins in a Day: Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q’enqo, & Sacsayhuaman

When most people think of the Incas, Machu Picchu comes to mind. But, the Incans had a vast empire that stretched from southern Peru all the way into Bolivia and…

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Read more about the article Pisac Ruins: Walking the Agricultural Terraces and Stairs of the Incas

Pisac Ruins: Walking the Agricultural Terraces and Stairs of the Incas

Cusco’s Sacred Valley is full of ancient sites that represent the rich history of the Incan civilization that occupied the area beginning around 700 years ago. There are many ruins…

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