Mummies and More – Leymebamba, Peru
A visit to the town of Lemeybamba pays off with a massive collection of mummies and one of the most eclectic boutique hotels in Peru.
Our travel blog posts about cultural travel include information about museums, local markets, festivals and celebrations, Indigenous groups, archaeological sites, traditions, and other aspects of culture in North, Central, and South America.
Larger Than Life – Karajía Archaeological Site, Peru
Karajía archaeological site in Peru features unusual and well-preserved burial sarcophagi high on a cliff face.
Mountainside Mausoleums – Revash Archaeological Site, Peru
The Revash archaeological site in Peru is home to unusual cliff face burial structures and vibrant petroglyphs created by the Chachapoyas people.
Archaeology Base Camp – Chachapoyas, Peru
Use the town of Chachapoyas in northern Peru as your base camp for explorations of area archaeological sites including Yalape, Macro, and Jalca Grande.
New Heights – Kuelap Archaeological Site, Peru
The fascinating Kuelap archaeological site is older than Machu Picchu, retains many stone structures, and is home to Peru's only cable car.
Historic and Hospitable Estancia Harberton – Ushuaia, Argentina
Visit Estancia Harberton, the first ranch in Tierra del Fuego, for living history, food, a marine museum, and cabins near Ushuaia, Argentina.
Photo Essay: Street Art in Valparaiso, Chile
See some top shots of street art in Valparaiso in this photo essay from this historic Pacific Coast port town in Chile.
The Flips and Kicks of Cholita Wrestling – La Paz, Bolivia
Go see some cholita wrestling in Bolivia to experience the costumes, choreography, and culture of this unique spectacle in La Paz.
