Beyond the RangeFeb 26, 202315 min readThe Moonstone Trek: Part 4 - Into the Sacred ValleyAfter crossing the Accoccassa Pass in early-afternoon, our party headed down into the Chancachuco Valley to make camp. As the condor...
Beyond the RangeFeb 22, 20233 min readThe Mysteries of Sacsayhuaman: Caves, Tunnels, Stairs, and ThronesSacsayhuaman is one of the great archaeological secrets of Peru – and of the world for that matter. The megalithic stones that form its...
Beyond the RangeFeb 22, 20235 min readSacsayhuaman: Inca Fortress, Ceremonial Center, or Alien Landing Pad?One of the most impressive pre-Columbian ruins in Peru is Sacsayhuaman (SACK-say-wuh-MON). This massive structure overlooks Cusco from...
Beyond the RangeFeb 22, 20232 min readThe Cathedral BasilicaThe Cathedral Basilica is one of Cusco’s best-known sites, and easily familiar to anyone who has been to the city. Situated on the...