Mystery loves company ... If you possess a curious fascination for the mystery-shrouded ruins of ancient civilizations, you're not alone. The once wealthy and powerful Incas provide the historical context for your amazing explorations of Ollantaytambo, Cuzco, the Raqchi ruins, and, of course, Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Inca," an archeological site that rivals the Great Pyramids and the Great Wall of China. The Andes and Machu Picchu make up one of four "worlds" according to Peruvians. Lake Titicaca and its unusual floating island villages make up the second world; Lima, Peru's modern and colonial capital, and the Pacific Coast make up world number three. Plus, you can discover the
fourth world, the Amazon rainforest, on our exclusive optional
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