On the Trail of the Inca's

Cuzco and Machu Picchu - May 2000.

This trip was part of a /Grand South American Tour/ and the locations I was most looking forward too. I wasn/t disappointed!

The Architecture, both Inca and Spanish is amazing, and Machu Picchu, the icing on the cake. ... (more)

Cathedral, Plaza de Armas
Spectacular, but even more so at night.

Sacsayhuaman
On the outskirts of Cusco, some of the wall is 20 metres high!

Children in Traditional Dress
Although put on for the tourists, it is rather nice, and they sing too!

Panoramic view of Cuzco
Cuzco was built by the Spanish on the exact spot of the original Inca...

Christ watching over Cuzco
He stands high above Cuzco and is illuminated at night.

Pisac on Market Day
Ensure you visit on a market day, Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday when this is a...

Quiet Street in Pisac
Only a few short steps away from the hustle and bustle of the market square.

Wiraccohan
Looking out on the terraces of Ollantaytambo, you can see the...

Ollantaytambo
From the top. Infact I found it as hard to descend the steps as I did...

Ollantaytambo
Situated in the Sacred Valley, it was the site of the last Inca battle. I did...

The Posada del Inca
Situated in the Urubamba Valley, it is a perfect place to stay prior to your...

Hostelry in the Sacred Valley
The red flag indicates that there is corn beer for sale. It's an aquired...

Spectacular Machu Picchu
It is really difficult to find words that adequately describe this wondrous...

Machu Picchu....Again!
I couldn't just put in one photo of this incredible 'Lost City'!

Inca Stone at Machu Picchu
Can you imagine getting this massive stone to the top of mountain, let alone...

article published 05/01/2001