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May 11, 2024 · Quechua, South American Indians living in the Andean highlands from Ecuador to Bolivia. They speak many regional varieties of Quechua, which was the language of the Inca empire (though it predates the Inca) and which later became the lingua franca of the Spanish and Indians throughout the Andes.
5 days ago · The Kichwa people are the descendants of native inhabitants who were “Quechuaised” during various historical periods, particularly during the colonial era. They have a strong presence in the Ecuadorian Amazon region and are the primary ethnicity of the locals in the area around La Selva.
6 days ago · Pisac is a picturesque town located in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Nestled in the Andes Mountains, Pisac offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes and is known for its rich history and archaeological sites. The name “Pisac” comes from the Quechua word “Pisaq” which means partridge.
2 days ago · Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a 2,430-meter (7,970 ft) mountain ridge. [2] [3] Often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas", it is the most familiar icon of the Inca Empire.
5 days ago · The Inca people were a pastoral tribe in the Cusco area around the 12th century. Indigenous Andean oral history tells an origin story of three caves. The center cave at Tampu T'uqu (Tambo Tocco) was named Qhapaq T'uqu ("principal niche", also spelled Capac Tocco ).
May 20, 2024 · This hike will take you through the sacred lands and lakes of the Quechua people. I've travelled to many different countries in the world and have seen many different beautiful landscapes yet this one is the closest to my heart. Energies of Mother earth are very strong here.
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May 16, 2024 · Yale University professor Hiram Bingham was first led to Machu Picchu by Melchor Arteaga, a Quechua-speaking resident, in 1911. Bingham subsequently initiated scientific study of the site.
