We live in a time when the word “empire” is often associated with corruption and decay. Yet, when we think of the Incas, the perception often shifts. Spanish chronicles frequently portrayed them as a people of high morality, who abhorred homosexuality. But was that the whole story? The official history of the Tahuantinsuyo, the Inca...Read More
A traveler’s mind often makes a direct leap: Peru is Machu Picchu. It has become the final destination, the icon that eclipses almost everything else in the collective imagination. But that is just the end of the chapter. It’s not the whole book. Before a single foot steps into the elevated citadel, there is a...Read More
You’ve likely come across the word “Apu” while researching the imposing peaks that dominate the Cusco landscape. It’s a term that evokes adventure, treks among snow-capped mountains, and breathtaking views. But what is the profound meaning behind this name? Apu is a Quechua word inherited from the Inca worldview. Although often translated directly, its concept...Read More
In the heart of the Andes, long before the world knew industrial wine or beer, a golden, frothy beverage already existed that was the soul of a civilization. This is not just a drink; it is an echo of the past, a community bond, and an offering to the earth. Today, we delve into Chicha...Read More
