The Synthesis of "Cusco"

Discover the Inca Empire, the largest pre-Columbian civilization in the Americas, known for its engineering marvels and rich cultural legacy.

Discover Pachacuti, the ninth Sapa Inca who transformed a small kingdom into the vast Inca Empire and commissioned the creation of Machu Picchu.

Discover Machu Picchu, the mysterious 15th-century Inca citadel in Peru. Learn why this UNESCO World Heritage site is a top travel destination.

Discover the Lambayeque (or Sicán) civilization of ancient Peru, renowned for its masterful gold artifacts, monumental pyramids, and rich mythology.

The story of how a small group of Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro brought down the mighty Inca Empire in the 16th century.

Discover the Moche Civilization, a sophisticated pre-Incan culture known for its impressive adobe pyramids, intricate pottery, and goldwork.

Explore the Wari Empire, the powerful pre-Inca civilization that unified the Andes with advanced engineering, urban planning, and road networks.

The story of how a small Spanish force led by Francisco Pizarro brought down the mighty Inca Empire, forever changing the course of South American history.

Discover the Huari Empire, the powerful Andean civilization that preceded the Incas, known for its roads, cities, and military might.

The tragic story of Atahualpa, the last emperor of the mighty Inca Empire, whose capture and execution by Spanish conquistadors ended 300 years of civilization.