The Inca Indians ruled over an enormous area in South America from the beginning of the 15th century until the Spanish conquest in 1532. The Incas had no written language, but still managed to communicate across a vast area of land. They didn’t have much to give when the Spanish conquered them. Today, only ruins remain of the impressive and magnificent city.

Today, the site is a world-famous archaeological labyrinth. Tourists flock in their thousands to see the Sacred Valley. To get there you have to walk through lush fog forest, subtropical jungle, fantastic mountain scenery, and across areas paved by the Incas themselves. The trip is an experience in itself.

Did you know…?

According to new research, Machu Picchu may be older than first thought. This means that people lived in the area several decades earlier than archaeologists previously assumed.

In the summer the sun is relentless, but there are small oases with streams and trees where you can find shade. Much of the park is closed in the winter, but some places look like they have been taken straight from a Christmas card with the snow covering the landscape. Beyond the rushing rapids, the Colorado River also constrains a small network of quiet rivers, limestone cliffs, secluded ruins and cactus gardens. The experiences are all lined up and waiting for you!

For a true experience of the Grand Canyon, you should see it both up close and from the air. We recommend a trip by plane or helicopter, as then you also get to see Monument Valley, Rainbow Bridge and Lake Powell with its eroded sandstone cliffs.

The rainforest is home to 30,000 plant species, 1,800 fish species, 1,300 bird species, 311 mammal species and 165 different amphibian species. Examples of amphibians are frogs and salamanders. Other animals you may encounter are emperor tamarins, yellow-winged rays, jaguars, crocodiles, wild boars and dolphins.