PeruGloria enhiesta en milenios de historia…

Think of Peru, Machu Picchu, right? Wrong. The fact is that the famous Inca were one of the many civilizations that lived in ancient Peru of the many thousands of years of human history in the Americas.

Of course, our vacation has to include tours Peru Machu Picchu as a must. But for those who have more free time and a keen interest in Peru long and fascinating ancient history, consider visiting some of these archaeological sites alternatives to expand your Peru travel experience.

Kuelap Fortress
Near Chachapoyas, northern Peru

Created at the end of 900 and taking several hundred years to complete, the great fortress of Kuelap is a perfect example of the sophistication and power of pre-Inca civilization Chachapoyas.

The fort itself occupies a huge area, over a kilometer long, which rivals the size of most other ancient structures in the Americas. At 3000 meters above sea level, the fortress was once a symbol of enormous power that dominated the Utcubamba valley.

The site contains the remains of about 400 structures, most of which are in a ruinous state, although some reconstruction work has taken place, give visitors an idea of the ancient splendor the place.

The fort occupies a green, lush landscape and the walls contain many original decorations. In some areas, local building style spherical building is replaced by the rectangular Inca style, suggesting a long-forgotten history of war and conquest.

Access to the site is difficult, but can be easily arranged by a tour operator in Peru.
Admission $ 3.

Chan Chan
Trujillo, northern of Peru

Further south of Kuelap in the coastal plain in northern Peru, near Trujillo, is the ancient city of Chan Chan World Heritage Site believed to be the oldest city in the Americas.

Built entirely of adobe, the city has been well preserved thanks to the arid desert environment, is threatened only occasionally El nià ± o tornadoes.

The town was built by the Chimu civilization between 800 and 900 and flourished with dozens of thousands of people to the Incas arrived in the mid 15th century.

The remaining structures are ceremonial buildings, tombs and graves, religious structures and houses. The city was carefully planned to benefit the climate and sunlight, and to provide protection from coastal winds. Its high walls give the town a maze-like sensation and many sizes and wall decorations reveal an intricate and masterful level of craftsmanship.

Access to Chan Chan is easily the city and the center Trujillo transport, and guided tours can be arranged.
Admission $ 3.50.

Caral
Near Barranca, north of Lima,

About 200 km north of Lima is the oldest city in the Americas, the desert city of Caral monumental.

A city-state that developed during the same time the world's civilizations "old", Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China, the recent discoveries at Caral have turned many theories previously accepted ancient history and the rise of human civilization.

The site was rediscovered in the mid 20th century, but received very little attention due to the relative lack of recoverable objects. It is only with detailed research that the complexity of the Caral pyramids and other structures like temples and amphitheater was revealed.

Also, a series of discoveries have revealed the complexity of the ancient civilization that archaeologists long assumed never existed so early in the Americas. He revealed that he is the town of Caral was a peaceful civilization that had developed advanced systems for trading and accounting.

The descriptions of the monkeys and other jungle animals suggest that people of Caral commercial ties that reached far into the Amazon, the discoveries have forced scholars to rethink many long-standing beliefs about the ancient history of Peru.

Tours can be arranged to Caral from Lima or International Tours Peru any operator.
Admission $ 3.

Túcume
Peru near Chiclayo, north of

The site Túcume is another ancient pyramid complex, spanning several hundred acres and includes the structures of dozens of hills and man made. The site was the scenario of succession of various civilizations and was originally inhabited from around 800 AD by the people Sicán, followed by the Chimu, before the Incas arrived in the mid 15th century.

Many local folk tales add to the sense of mystery site, known locally as "Purgatory" in the Spanish attempt to convert the natives to Christianity by building fires on top of the mounds and claim to be the purgatory itself.

A Today, many superstitious villagers refuse to visit the site, but access is easy from the city of Chiclayo.
Admission $ 2.

Batan Big
Peru also near Chiclayo, north of

Also established by the people Sican, Batan Grande is the source of great Most of the old gold artifacts from Peru and dozens of pyramids dating from around AD 800.

The site is now a national park and includes a stretch of old Pomac Forest, which offers a quiet and relaxing as well as opportunities for horseback riding and camping.

There is also a good museum offers a fascinating glimpse of ancient life in this region.

To reach the site, take a taxi or a bus to Chiclayo.
Admission $ 3.

This “Peru Beyond The Machu Picchu Tours” guide was written by a travel-loving Peru vacation expert at peru for less, a member of the Latin America For Less family.

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