08/02/2024 By Kane Khanh
The magic of South America comes in part from its authentic archaeological sites and points of interest, starting with the more famous ones, such as Machu Picchu, a stunning example of cutting-edge masonry work and architecture. There are other sites, perhaps a bit less known but not the least compelling to visit, such as the city of Tiwanaku, once the thriving power center of a pre-Hispanic empire that extended over much of what is today western Bolivia, Peru, and Chile, from 300 to 1150 A.D. It is believed that this culture reached its climax between 500 and 900 A.D., and some remnants are here to remind us why it was distinct from any other culture that inhabited the Americas.