Renowned for its sacred mounds, Cohokia witnessed human migration during 700 AD.  Established across Missouri’s Mississippi River and situated near Illinois’s Collinsville, it spreads a fragrance of Mississippian culture. However, the Mound building commenced during 1050 CE and the expansion of Mississippian culture can be seen from its art forms prepared from stone, shell, wood and its pottery skills. Originally, there were total 120 mounds but now only 80 mounds remain. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site has registered its name as a world heritage site. Similarly, the Mounds have listed its name in the National Register of Historic Places and are regarded as Landmark. The Mounds came into existence only after toiling for decades by thousands of labors. The Mounds have derived its name  [...]

The angle-y fall Angel falls with the height of 3,212 ft, is regarded as the tallest water fall in the world. It is known as Kerepakupai merú in its regional language that means ‘waterfall of the deepest place’. Also known as Salto Angel, they fall from the Auyantepui (Devil's Mountain) to the Cañon del Diablo (Devil’s Canyon). The falls are positioned in Canaima National Park, a Unesco world heritage site in Venezuela, and it was opened to the public in 1937. The falls are almost invisible during cloudy days. Its giant tallness can be verified by observing the water that before meeting with the ground becomes mist. The falls are positioned in one of Venezuela’s topographical parts known as Guayana highlands. Its official height was made known in year 1949 by a survey conducted by  [...]

Get wild in Manu The park that is known as one of the largest natural reserves worldwide is situated in the provinces of Cusco and Madre de Dios. It was declared as a Reserve of Biosphere in 1977 and has proudly registered its name as World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1987. The park looked after by the Peruvian government, is regarded as the biggest National park in Peru. The park that is extended upto15, 328 km², came into existence in 1973. It is home to around 15,000 plant species and more than 1000 bird species. The activities you can enjoy are climbing, hiking and getting yourself educated for fauna and flora. In the park’s reserved zone you will be able to take a look at the magnificent Salvador Lake. Tourists could be able to explore through the park along the Manu River vicinity.  [...]

A gateway to Cola Canyon Arequipa is also known as the ‘white city’ due to use of white volcanic rocks in building of many of its structures. Along with being declared as World Heritage Site, the city holds one more feather in its cap as the gateway to Colca Canyon. A canyon of the Colca River, it is one of the deepest canyons worldwide.  It has derived its name from Colcas- a warehouse used by Incas to stock up grain. The towns located around the magnificent valley came into existence during Spanish Colonial period. The inhabitants are trying hard to keep their ancient traditions alive and the presence of stepped terraces of pre-Inca times is verifying the fact. The region consists of 16 villages and prime towns among them are Chivay and Cabanaconde. All the towns are prominently known  [...]

Architecturally-sound Machu Picchu An archeologically-rich city towering the great Andes Mountains will leave no stone unturned to fill you with exhilaration. Positioned in the modern Peru and very close to Cuzco, it came to existence during 1460 and 1470 AD. The brain child of Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui, an Incan ruler, will take you to the world of Incas. After Yupanqui, it was looked after by kinship group or allus. Its unique architecture got recognition as Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and World Heritage Site from UNESCO. Tourism to Peru is incomplete without getting to the sacred city. The locals were already aware of its existence however, it became the entire world’s glory only after Hiram Bingham, an American historian, publicized its existence in the year 1911.The culturally-rich  [...]

The Galapagos Islands distributed around equator in Pacific Ocean are an archipelago of volcanic islands. Spread over vast 7880 sq km the islands got iconic view that’s why it was short listed for the new 7Wonders of Nature by the new 7 Wonders of World foundation. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. The islands and surroundings waters are part of the province, national park and biological marine reserve. Charles Darwin studied vast endemic species during the voyage of Beagle, his observation and collection contributed to the inception of Darwin’s theory of evolution by selection. From the pages of past First crude navigation of islands chart was done way back in 1684 by buccaneer Ambrose Cowley and he named the islands after his fellow pirates and some English noblemen. Location The  [...]

The island is located in the center of the Pacific Ocean and renowned for its 887 magnificent statues or moai that were prepared by the indigenous people from 10th to 16th centuries. The outstanding statues and other stone works seen on the Island are prepared from tough volcanic rock. The island is surrounded by lakes namely Rano Kau and Rano Raraku from last many centuries. It is also known as extremely isolated islands worldwide with existence of many residents. The Island had already experienced presence of the colonies of sea birds even before emergence of humans on the spot.  Rapa Nui is a part of the region of Valparaiso and the reaching distance from Tahiti and Chile is equal. Here along with the rock carving creativity, you will also be able to take a look at art of Tapa crafts, dance,  [...]

Sugar Loaf Mountain located in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, stands tall with its height being 1299ft. One of the tallest mountains in world and once there, you could be able to take glimpses of entire city of Rio. An important landmark in the city, the granite rock was previously known as Pau-nh-Açquá, but it is now called as Pão de Açúcar. Paradise for the rock climbers, from here you can see the city beaches, Mountains and National Park, etc. Sugar Loaf Mountain is a perfect instance of monadnock and its smallest hill includes Morro da Urca. Moreover, looking at the sunset from the mountain top will give you heavenly pleasure and along with the beaches you can also take glimpses of Atlantic ocean. To reach Once in Rio, you could reach the Mountain’s base by walking along with Copacabana  [...]

Statue of Christ the Redeemer: Rio’s significant landmark The huge Statue Of Christ The Redeemer that stands 39.6 metres, is one of the largest statues worldwide. The130 ft tall statue is located on the700 metres (2,300 ft) tall Corcovado mountain of Rio de Janeiro. The statue’s weight is around 635 tons and it is prepared from soap stone and concrete and its cost is about $250,000. It is one of the important landmarks of Brazil and as far as Corcovado Mountain is concerned, we can take glimpses of entire city of Rio by standing at the mountain. The place is jam-packed during Christmas and Easter. Location This mountain is located in the Tijuca Forest National Park and park is the best spot for walking, camping and picnics. Once here, the visitors can see the pleasing views of Sugar  [...]

Lake Titicaca touches both Peru as well as Bolivia, and is regarded as one of the biggest navigable lake globally. From last many years it is becoming one of the favorite tourist spots. The lake introduces us with the grand Inca Empire, as the surroundings are consisting of many primitive Inca ruins. As per Inca mythology, Viracoca, the creator god has generated almost entire world including moon, earth, humans, stars, and sun from the lake vicinity. Surrounding Islands and Mountains The lake contains 41 islands and many among them give us a feeling of an Inca Empire and among all Isla del Sol Island possesses many of Inca ruins. Extended upto 194km in the length and 45 miles in the width, its quantity of water makes it the biggest lake in South America. The lake gets its water filled  [...]