The Compass: Peru

Within the mountains of Peru lies a wealth of ancient Inca temples, dramatic landscapes, and breathtaking Andean vistas. In this vast and storied land, ancient, colonial, and modern traditions meld together for an unforgettable cultural experience.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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Within the mountains of Peru lies a wealth of ancient Inca temples, dramatic landscapes, and breathtaking Andean vistas. In this vast and storied land, ancient, colonial, and modern traditions meld together for an unforgettable cultural experience. Join us this week as we uncover a centuries-old Inca offering found in a sacred lake, learn about a town rebounding from illegal wildlife tourism, and reveal 10 secrets of Machu Picchu. Let’s explore Peru.

HISTORY & CULTURE

PHOTOGRAPH BY T. SEGUIN, UNIVERSITÉ LIBRE DE BRUXELLES/ANTIQUITY PUBLICATIONS LTD Centuries-old Inca offering discovered in sacred lake Undisturbed for 500 years, the rare unlooted offering sheds light on Inca religion and ritual. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY BATES LITTLEHALES Why the Nasca lines are among Peru's greatest mysteries The lines drawn in geometric patterns and distinct animal shapes across the Peruvian desert have inspired many theories over the years. Here's what we know—and what remains to be seen. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Ancient pots reveal reptile pee pigments and cultural connections A study on the pottery of Peru's Paracas civilization tells us more about their neighbors 2,000 years ago—and turns up a unique ingredient. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY KENNETH GARRETT, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION 'Beer diplomacy' practiced in ancient empire’s dying days, artifacts reveal A study of drinking vessels smashed after a party almost 1,000 years ago show how Peru's Wari kingdom brought high-level festivities to the edges of their crumbling empire. READ MORE SHARE

ANIMALS & ENVIRONMENT

PHOTOGRAPH BY KIRSTEN LUCE How one Amazon community is trying to move on from illegal wildlife tourism Puerto Alegría, Peru, was notorious for illegal wild animal encounters. Now, residents are replacing captive anteaters with cultural artifacts—but they’re struggling to attract tourists. READ MORE SHARE RELATED: SLOTHS, MANATEE, OTHER WILDLIFE RESCUED FROM AMAZON TOURISM TRADE +

FOOTAGE BY MAGGIE GRUNDLER, MICHAEL GRUNDLER, AND UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN First-ever video shows a tarantula eating an opossum Spiders and other invertebrates eat a surprising amount of vertebrates in Peru’s rainforests, a new study says. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO ARK How poachers of this rare frog became its protectors Peruvian women are selling handicrafts inspired by the endangered Lake Titicaca water frog. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR GIL-RÍOS, CONDESAN Seeking relief from dry spells, Peru’s capital looks to its ancient past Fixing the 1,400-year-old system of shallow canals in the Andes above Lima would make more water available during dry seasons. READ MORE SHARE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY REBECCA HALE, NGM STAFF What made this ancient society sacrifice its own children? Some 500 years ago, the Chimú in what is now Peru ritually killed hundreds of their young in the largest mass child sacrifice events known in world history. Now archaeologists are trying to understand why. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHARLIE HAMILTON JAMES This park in Peru is nature ‘in its full glory’—with hunters Manú National Park is a biological wonder, protected—for now—by isolation and the indigenous people deep in its rain forest. READ MORE SHARE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY ERIKA SKOGG, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Discover 10 secrets of Machu Picchu This ancient Inca site has centuries-old secrets trapped in its walls. READ MORE SHARE RELATED: DON'T MISS THESE AMAZING SIDE TRIPS FROM MACHU PICCHU +

PHOTOGRAPH BY JEFF HEIMSATH Meet Peru’s first women porters These trailblazing Peruvians are breaking the glass mountain as the first and only women to work as official porters on the Inca Trail. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF INKATERRA LODGES This hotel wants to save the rain forest A sanctuary for native species, Inkaterra’s Machu Picchu hotel is at the forefront of sustainable tourism. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEC JACOBSON Here’s why every foodie you know is heading to Peru Chefs in the Sacred Valley are coaxing world-class flavors from traditional Andean ingredients. READ MORE SHARE RELATED: TOP 10 THINGS TO EAT IN PERU +

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