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Moray [1] [2] (Quechua: Muray) [3] is an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) and just west of the village of Maras.
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Inca aqueduct at Tipón in Cusco, Peru. Aqueducts can also be found at the archeological site at Tipón. Located thirteen miles east of Cuzco in the Cuzco Valley, this ensemble of ruins was once an estate for the Inca elite and nobility. The aqueducts of this area are set atop walls that predate the Inca occupation of the area.
kudumomo / CC BY 2.0 Over 4,000 people have been evacuated from a town near Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas," one of South America's most popular tourist destinations. Heavy rains caused ...
Cars and trucks are backed up on the Pan-American North Highway due to heavy rains in Lambayeque, Peru, Saturday, March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Jao Yamunaque)
Archaeological sites in Peru are numerous and diverse, representing different aspects including temples and fortresses of the various cultures of ancient Peru, such as the Moche and Nazca. The sites vary in importance from small local sites to UNESCO World Heritage sites of global importance. [ 1 ]
Sideways view of the walls of Sacsayhuamán showing the details of the stonework and the angle of the walls. Muyuq Marka Close up of stone wall. Sacsayhuamán (/ ˈ s æ k s aɪ ˌ w ʌ m ə n / SACK-sy-wuh-mən; Spanish pronunciation: [saksajwaˈman]) or Saksaywaman (from Quechua Saksay waman pukara, pronounced [ˈsaksaj ˈwaman], lit.
The 2025 "No List" from the travel guide Fodor's highlights 15 places struggling with tourism, including Venice, Barcelona, and Koh Samui.