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Llaqtallaqtayoc: A Little-Known Ruins in the Sacred Valley of Peru
In southern Peru’s Sacred Valley, on a mountain west of the ancient city of Ollantaytambo, lie the ruins of several stone structures. The...
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Beyond the Range
Feb 26, 202315 min read
The Moonstone Trek: Part 4 - Into the Sacred Valley
After crossing the Accoccassa Pass in early-afternoon, our party headed down into the Chancachuco Valley to make camp. As the condor...
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Beyond the Range
Feb 24, 20236 min read
The Moonstone Trek: Part 3 - Heading for the Pass
Morning broke in the small hamlet of Chillipahua to the tune of whinnying horses and canvas flapping in a gentle breeze. I stepped out of...
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Beyond the Range
Feb 23, 20234 min read
The Moonstone Trek: Part 2 - Huaracondo to Chillipahua
After leaving the market town of Huaracondo (click HERE to read/watch Part 1), my van threaded its way through the winding mountain roads...
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Beyond the Range
Feb 22, 20231 min read
The Moonstone Trek: Part 1 - The Road to Huaracondo
This is Part 1 of my video series: “The Moonstone Trek: My Journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu.” In 2017, I went to Peru to learn about...
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Beyond the Range
Feb 22, 20235 min read
The Coricancha: Part 4
This is the final blog post (and video) about the Coricancha, or “Great Enclosure,” located in Cusco, Peru. Here are the links to Part 1...
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Beyond the Range
Feb 22, 20234 min read
The Coricancha: Parts 2 and 3
This is the second in a series of blog posts and videos about the Coricancha, or “Great Enclosure,” located in Cusco, Peru. Read the...
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Beyond the Range
Feb 22, 20233 min read
The Lost Sun Towers of Cusco
Most visitors to Cusco, Peru, are aware that the Inca studied and worshipped the cosmos. For those who stroll about the historic Plaza de...
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Beyond the Range
Feb 22, 20235 min read
Sacsayhuaman: Inca Fortress, Ceremonial Center, or Alien Landing Pad?
One of the most impressive pre-Columbian ruins in Peru is Sacsayhuaman (SACK-say-wuh-MON). This massive structure overlooks Cusco from...
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Beyond the Range
Feb 11, 20231 min read
The Pre-Incan History of Peru
When you hear "Peru" and "history" together, do you automatically think "Incas"? Does the image of Machu Picchu instantly pop into your...
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