Travel for Kids: The Andes, Peru



Peru

		The Andes


		Cusco, the capitol of the Inca Empire, is today a big metropolis, but it still shows its roots – Inca foundations support Colonial buildings that house modern offices. The Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman looks over the city, and the Inca descendants still speak their native Quechua. Plan to spend some time with your kids, exploring this magnificent region.


			Machu Picchu

			Cusco (Cuzco)

			Inca sites

			Tip: Buy a Boleto Turistico, a tourist ticket for entrance into many of the sites in and around Cusco. The ticket includes Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambomachay, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Chincherro, the cathedral, Museo de Sitio del Koricancha, Museo Historico Regional. The ticket is good for ten days and kid's tickets are half price.

Ancient Inca
Beth Gruber

Check out the latest archeological discoveries about the Inca, Read about the Inca capital of Cusco and sites in the Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, and research on the frozen Inca mummies. Excellent photographs from National Geographic. (Illustrated chapter book)

Secrets of Lost Empires: Inca (NOVA)

Scientists try to rediscover Inca stone building techniques and local villagers construct a grass suspension bridge in three days! Fascinating background, before you visit the Andes.
(DVD video)

Step Into: The Inca World
Philip Steele

Get the scoop on the Inca civilization – history and society, food and feasts (corn on the cob, roast duck, tropical fruits), clothes and jewelry (fabulous textiles and tons of gold), temples and sacrifices, warriors and weapons, plus 15 arts-and-crafts activities to do. Rich, detailed illustrations. (Picture book)

(More children's books on other Peru pages)

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