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The legendary Inca settlement of Machu Picchu has become one of the world's iconic areas. Its haunting aura is enhanced by the mystery surrounding its use and abandonment.
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Patagonia's landscapes of breathtaking peaks, towering glaciers, open pampas, and blue-green fjords invite the world's adventurous travelers to come and play.
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Photo Gallery: Peru
Journey to Peru’s ancient Inca ruins and see the influence of the past on the people who live there. Get photos and wallpaper.
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Discover Music from Peru
Browse by region, country, genre, or artist to watch music videos and download mp3s from around the globe. Listen to the world with Nat Geo Music.
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Join the exhausting up-and-down expedition to the ruins of Cerro Victoria, an Inca outpost that could have been settled by an even earlier culture.


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