Explore The Must Visit Ruins Sites Of South America

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Explore The Must Visit Ruins Sites Of South
America
Explore The Must-Visit Ruins Sites Of South
America When you talk of ancient ruins, then
anyone might think of places like Rome and
Athens. And when these places can be at the top
of the destination list to see the ruins, then
there is another place that holds many secrets
and intrigue amid its ruins ... South
America. Its not hidden that South America has
an abundance of history and culture to explore
when traveling there. And a part of that history
lies in the remains spread all over the
continent.
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Via wp.com In Ecuador, there are many options
to choose from when looking for ancient ruins in
South America, from Incan cities of Peru kept
alive in the temples built to worship the
Sun. Finding these ruins is also an ideal choice
for those travelers who are adventure seekers
and outdoor enthusiasts since many of these sites
have to be hiked to. So where you will find some
of the best ruins cities in South America? Let's
take a look at some of the most visited and
important places to tell about the history of
South America. Tiwanaku Tiwanaku Village,
Bolivia
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Via arstechnica.net Bolivia may not list high
in the given places to visit for potential ruins,
but Tiwanaku is definitely worth checking out in
this Central South American country. It's one of
the best travel destinations in regards of anciet
ruins. This site is a pre-Columbian city that
comes back to the Tiwanaku Kingdom, which lasted
from 300 BC until 300 AD. It was once the capital
of the empire and it was abandoned after the
Spanish arrived in Bolivia. On visiting this
site, you will come to see the ruins of the
ancient city as well as about one hundred huge
stones weighing approximately 100 tonnes. Some of
the stones have been cut, squared, and jagged,
and may have been for building or ritual
purposes. Chan Chan Trujillo, Peru
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Via netdna-ssl.com Peru is a gold mine when
ruins come in the picture, and Chan Chan is no
exception. It was the site of the largest
pre-Columbian city in America under the Chimor
empire. This empire gives a pre-dates the Incan
empire, which ultimately conquered it later on.
Chan Chan is said to the site that had been
established around 850 AD.
Chan Chan is being declared as the World Heritage
Site by UNESCO. The city was full of temples,
palaces, and passageways.
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Since then the ruins have seen widespread wear
and tear due to elements, but it is still an
attractive place, especially if you plan to visit
ruins in Peru. Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) Santa
Marta, Columbia
Via colombia.co The Lost City (Ciudad Perdida)
established around 800 AD, this ancient site
pre-dates Machu Picchu, and was one of the most
advanced cities to blossom in South America. It
was an economic center of the region and was
built to maintain the growth of the city and the
importance within the empire. The Lost City trek
is one of its kind! From Santa Marta, its about
a three days hike and is located deep within
the Columbian jungle. But whats worth is the
trek to these ruins. Paved roads, terraces, and
circular plazas can be discovered amongst the
ruins. The city itself is a collection of
architectural achievement. Even to go to the
city, you have to climb up to 1,200
stairs! Choquequirao Abancay, Peru
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Via findlocaltrips.com This ancient mountain
city has impressive views and it is second only
to the famous Machu Picchu when it comes to the
most visited sites in Peru. Remember that it will
be a challenging task getting to this ruins
site. This is a two day, steep trek. But the
ruins and views youll come across will
definitely fabricate for a long
trek. Choquequirao is kind of a youth city
according to ancient ruins standards. It was
founded in 1536 and was used as a stronghold for
the Spanish. There are a lot of things being
intact here and the site is an ongoing
archaeological study. As per archeologists, there
are still things to disclose at this site,
meaning you may discover across a new finding
when you reach there. One might never know that
what these Peruvian ruins have in store in
regards to discovery. Machu Picchu Aguas
Calientes, Peru
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Via cloudfront.net Indeed, no South American
ancient ruins visit is complete without giving
the opportunity to explore the famous Machu
Picchu site. It is Peru's most famous site and
arguably even in South America. It was built
around 1450 but later abandoned one hundred years
or so later when the Spanish arrived. It's one
of the best travel destinations when you talk of
South American ruins. The city is still chock
full of large-scale man-made structures,
including temples and terraces. There is a
mixture of residential, official, and religious
buildings with garden terraces. Do not forget
about the incredible views looking out at the
Peru scenery from the mountainous side. San
Agustin Columbia
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Via orangesmile.com A different kind of ruins
experience is felt at San Agustin's Archeological
park for the travelers. Because this site is the
native place to a large collection of ancient
statues. Diverse collections here include
ceremonial and burial statues and both humans
and animals are depicted. The size of the
different statues ranges from eight inches to
twenty-three feet. It was thought that this site
was used as a place to worship for neighboring
cultures in the nearby river valley. Also Read
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Were Rediscovered Kuelap Chachapoyas, Peru
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Via cloudfront.net Kuelap is located in the
North Western region of Peru, enwrapped in a
mountainous region. This is a pre-Incan
civilization site that has a considerable
impressive ruin to discover. The site is
surrounded by large stone walls and has a castle
on the edge of the city. Inside the walls, you
will find about four hundred different
ruins. The wall famous for the largest stone
structure in South America is coated with vines,
which gives it a true jungle feeling. From
Chachapoyas, the ruins can be reached by bus or
car. Ingapirca Ingapirca, Ecuador
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Via findlocaltrips.com Ingapirca in Ecuador is
the largest ruins of Incan origin. It was
established by the Canari people, which
eventually merged with Incans. It's one of the
best travel destinations in South America to
discover ruins. One of the main attractions of
this ancient site is the Temple of the Sun, made
of an elliptic shape. It was made to completely
align with the sun during the Solar Solstice.
Via ttnotes.com people
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One of the interesting things about the temple is
that it was really made in Incan fashion without
mortar to keep the stone together. Definitely,
this list is a tip of the iceberg when it comes
to ruins which can be found in South
America. But hopefully, this will be a good
starting point that will help you plan your
journey to find out what ruins you want to find
in which countries. And yeah out of nowhere,
while exploring these ruins sites, you may come
across the surprises hidden in the layers of the
city along the way! Also Read 17 Amazing South
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