South America

Why Choquequirao Is Better Than Machu Picchu

Return to Video Collection Built atop and around a mountain peak in the Peruvian Andes west of the former Inca capital of Cusco, Choquequirao was a former imperial city with a mysterious history. The ruins of the “cradle of gold,” which is what the Quechua name...

What Gives Rainbow Mountain Its Signature Colors?

by Andrew Smith | South America

Return to Video Collection Even if you were unaware of its location until now, you have likely already seen images of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain floating around the internet. The multicolored peak, which is near the Andean city of Cusco, is often filtered by...

Humantay Lake: One of Cusco’s Top Attractions

by Andrew Smith | South America

Return to Video Collection While Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain grab most of the attention, Humantay Lake should also be on anyone’s short list when touring the area of Cusco, Peru. The high-altitude body of water offers up stunning mountain scenery that’s matched...

How to Get to the Choquequirao Trailhead

by Andrew Smith | South America

A cloud bank stretches across a valley as my taxi winds its way toward the remote Peruvian town of Cachora. The community is near the Inca ruins of Choquequirao. Click the icon in the lower righthand corner of the player to expand the video. The trek to the Inca ruins...

Choquequirao: The Last Stand of the Inca

by Andrew Smith | South America

This video shows the primary structures of Choquequirao Archaeological Park’s main plaza. The ruins were once an Inca city that was mysteriously abandoned. Click the icon in the lower righthand corner of the player to expand the video. As the Spanish tightened...

How to Take a Self-Guided Tour of Choquequirao

by Andrew Smith | South America

The mysterious ruins of Choquequirao’s main plaza stand on top of a mountain in the Peruvian Andes. The Inca city was abandoned sometime in the 16th century. Click the icon in the lower righthand corner of the player to expand the video. The Inca ruins of...