Andean Collection (page 37)

INCA NATIVE INDIANS. The Destruction of the Empire of Peru. Painting on paper after J. F. Marmontel, 1777
INCA NATIVE INDIANS. The Destruction of the Empire of Peru. Painting on paper after J.F. Marmontel, 1777

PERU: CHIMU JAR. Polished blackware stirrup jar, made by the Chimu culture of ancient Peru, 13th - 15th century

PERU: PRE-COLUMBIAN VESSEL. Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel with a painted fret design from Ica, Peru

PERU: PARACAS PONCHO. Cotton poncho shirt with neck embroidered with wool yarn, made by the Paracas culture of ancient Peru, 600 B.C. - 175 B.C

PERU: CHIMU GOLD MASK. Gold mummy mask made by the Chimu culture of ancient Peru, 13th to 15th century A. D
PERU: CHIMU GOLD MASK. Gold mummy mask made by the Chimu culture of ancient Peru, 13th to 15th century A.D

Glacier near Plaza de Mulas basecamp, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Vew from Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Tent at Plaza de Mulas base camp, Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in the western hemisphere, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Sunrise, Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Illuminated tent at White Rocks campsite, Piedras Blancas, 6200m, Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Looking out of a tent at White Rocks campsite, Piedras Blancas, 6200m, Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Cloud blowing off the summit of Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Americas, Peru, Machu PIcchu. The ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Peru, Machu Picchu. The ancient citadel of Machu Picchu cloaked in mist

Andean Fox, (Dusicyon culpaeus), Paramo Cotopaxi National Park, Andes, Ecuador

Guardia Vieja, Chile
Taking a breather off Route 60. Guardia Vieja, Los Andes, Chile, South America

An Andean Harpist with his harp
The harp migrated from Europe to Mexico and South America with the Conquistadores and Missionaries. The South Americans adapted it and it sometimes called the Highland Harp

A descent in the Andes
Two men sledge down the snowy mountainside; the backseat passenger buries his head beneath his hat, too scared to watch where they are going

Machu Picchu, Peru. The Inca city of Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes mountains. The city, which was built from around 1460

Andean volcanic landscape near the Blue Lake (Laguna Celeste), Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, Los Lipez, Southwest Bolivia, South America

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Discover the vibrant Andean culture through Peru's hand-painted ceramic pendants and Ecuador's woven wallhangings depicting scenes of daily life. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of Machu Picchu, nestled high in the Peruvian mountains, or witness the majestic sight of Aconcagua, South America's highest peak, from an illuminated tent at Plaza de Mulas base camp. Marvel at the enchanting display Cock-of-the-Rocks in Manu Amazonia's cloud forest or admire Fitz Roy reflecting in Laguna Capri during autumn in Los Glaciares National Park. Step back in time as you explore Ingapirca Ruins' Temple of the Sun or witness Cotopaxi Volcano glowing with sunrise hues at Cotopaxi National Park. Experience Quito, Ecuador's capital city perched over 9, 000 feet above sea level and soak up its rich history and charm. Journey to Bolivia's Southern Altiplano where cones of salt are stacked on Salar de Uyuni salt flat like a mesmerizing work of art. Finally, let your imagination soar as you wander through Incan ruins at Machu Picchu, a testament to ancient civilization amidst breathtaking mountain vistas.