A weaver in Ollantaytambo, Peru. Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. In the Andes of Peru, tucked ...

To the Incas, the idea that one valley is more sacred than any other may have seemed strange. The natural world formed the basis of their worship: the movements of the cosmos, the bounty of the earth, ...

No trip to Peru is complete without exploring the Inca ruins that surround Cusco, but many travelers rush straight to Machu ...

CUSCO, Peru: While everyone has seen pictures of Machu Picchu, nothing can prepare visitors for their first glimpse of this ancient Inca site. As you approach, all you can see are Andean mountains, ...

Ollantaytambo stands out for its exceptional Inca engineering, serving as a testament to their advanced architectural skills and strategic prowess. Its historical significance lies in its role as a ...

Peru. Just saying the name makes you picture ancient ruins, towering mountains, and incredible food. Honestly, this cou ...

The urge for an exciting foreign adventure struck me again earlier this year. As a history buff, I studied and visited famous sites of ancient civilizations and cultures in places like China, Egypt, ...

What do you do after graduation if you’ve majored in English and Spanish, but you don’t want to teach or write? A nonprofit organization in Ollantaytambo, a small town in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the ...