1._Oasis Huacachina
Huacachina Lagoon is an oasis located five kilometers west of the city of Ica, Peru; It is presented as a true natural oasis amidst the white sands of the coastal desert of Peru. Emerald green waters, arose due to the upwelling of undercurrents and around it there is an abundant vegetation made of palms, eucalyptus (introduced species) and the species known as Huarango carob.
LOCAL WOMEN LEGENDS:
They say that long ago near the place lived a young Inca girl named Chinese Huacay which prendo of a young Inca warrior with whom he married, but the war took care to leave her alone because the girl died in her and to learn Huacay China became so depressed that ran to get tired coming to a field of sunflowers where he met with his beloved.
Chinese weeping inconsolably Huacay day after day until her tears slowly began to shape a small lake, and she was always on her side. So that one day a young warrior who spends too appreciate the beauty of the girl who wanted to possess her, she realized and ran to the lagoon just before being struck and sank.
The warrior was waiting for hours, at the end he got tired and went, Huacachina wanted out of the water but realized that he had no legs but the tail of a fish as a mermaid and is why I could never leave the lagoon however still he continued mourning the loss of her beloved.
2._Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu (Quechua sureñomachu pikchu, "Old Mountain") is the contemporary name given to a llaqta (old Andean town) Inca built in the mid delsiglo XV in the rocky promontory that links the mountains Machu Picchu yHuayna Picchu in the eastern slopes of the Central Cordillera, southern Peru and 2490 meters above sea level (altitude of the main square). Its original name would have been Picchu or Picho.
LOCAL WOMEN LEGENDS:
This fascinating Inca town was built in the mid-fifteenth century and was said to rest a residence besides being a religious center
Apparently it was the Inca Viracocha, eighth king of Cuzco, who ordered to build this palace, this hill had as main works to be a place of rest of temples for God are and the moon goddess and numerous houses (wasi) to house their beautiful women (aqllakuna), as well as becoming an astronomical observatories thanks to its location.
3._Colca Valley
The Colca Canyon is the main tourist destination of Arequipa. Receives annually 120 thousand foreign visitors and over 30,000 domestic tourists. Its platforms, landforms, churches and living culture of its people, make this valley an attractive place. But its natural charms hidden in her womb great risks for the more adventurous, who prefer to go their depressions or climb its steep summits.
LOCAL WOMEN LEGENDS:
Ciro and his girlfriend Rosario were lost in the snowy Bomboya trying to cross the canyon along the route on the right bank linking the villages of Tapay and Madrigal. Both disappeared. She was found alive nine days later while his body after six months. His father Rosario accuses of attacking the life of Cyrus. In the end it was concluded that Cyrus slipped and fell 300 meters.
4._Manu National Park
Manu is one of the most valuable natural treasures of Peru. Not only has plenty of flora and fauna, but also a great diversity of ecosystems. They inhabit different ethnic groups, some known as the Machiguenga and Vora, but there are others who have no contact with the modern world.
#LOCAL WOMEN LEGENDS:
The beginning of the legend is set shortly after the death of Atawualpa, the reigning Inca at the time of the arrival of the Spaniards (1532). The Empire was then at its peak, but torn by a civil war between Huascar, the legitimate heir to the throne of the Incas, and his half-brother Atawualpa. Francisco Pizarro then arises. This advantage of the state of civil war in which the Empire captures Atawualpa was. Prisoner of the Spaniards, the Inca proposed, in exchange for his freedom, payment of a fabulous treasure. It engages in gold fill the hall of the palace where he is kidnapped, to the height of his raised hand, and silver filling two other similar rooms, and in a month. Pizarro, who was dazzled by the riches of #Peru, evidently accepts the proposal. The rescue of the emperor then begins to flow in the field of all Spanish provinces of Tawantinsuyu. The chroniclers of this time speak of real mountains of gold! It is said that at the same time a part of the Inca nobility, taking a network of secret cities, have found refuge in the jungle in the Amazon side of Peru. And it is apropos that pronounced, since the early years of the conquest, a mysterious word: that of Paititi.
Was it the hidden face of the Inca Empire, a secret stronghold of the Incas? None knows. Because nobody ever found still this mysterious lost city. Is there too where they had been hidden all the treasures urgently Empire. At least the region of Cusco, the imperial capital. Tons of gold and precious objects would have been magnificent in transit and rush into the jungle. Some chroniclers speak of veintimil llamas loaded with gold, driven eastward, for an unknown destination, the Coya, the wife of the Inca.
5._Huascaran National Park
The Huascaran National Park, declared a protected natural area, on July 1, 1975, is located in the Peruvian department of Ancash, famous for having on its territory to 16 snow above 6,000 meters and the highlight of Peru peaks and throughout the tropics: the massive Huascaran which gets the name.
Huascaran region was inhabited by man Lacueva Guitarrero from 12,560 a. C., which was the oldest human settlement Peru; Later, during the Chavin, Recuay and Inca cultures, they flourished various settlements that were consolidated associating the snowy mountains as sacred element in its cultural imagination.
LOCAL WOMEN LEGNDS:
Many years ago, a powerful tribe settled in the foothills of the mountain range. It was ruled by a benevolent cacique.
The cacique Huandi wanted her daughter to marry a monarch of a neighboring kingdom, but the princess kept secret loves with Huascar, one of the handsomest Guardsmen.
One night, the princess went to meet her lover, but was discovered by one of the servers, who gave part of this to his master.
He angered the monarch, ordered that he be brought before him.
I forbid you to love this man. Másvolverás never see him - he said.
The two young men decided to save their love and eloped. But a few days later, they were arrested and brought to the presence of the chief, from whose lips heard punishment.
Átenlos to the highest peak! - He said - do not deserve my forgiveness.
The princess and her lover were tied facing in rocks that were in the másaltas summits. There just received the inclemency of the cold and snow.
He suffering made them shed tears in abundance. But one day, the god of Huaylas pitied them and turned them into two snowy proud, which rose by enzymes challenging mountain ranges.
The beautiful princess Huandi it was transformed into the Huandoy. And the young man in the Huacharan. Tears of youth gave rise to numerous streams that formed beautiful lagoons like Llanganuco, which extends to the foot of the highest peak of #Peru.
And there will always remain as an eternal symbol of impossible love.
6._Titicaca lake
Lake Titicaca is one of the most beautiful and mysterious places of America. Its waters bathe and conserve a mainly indigenous population, which still keep the traditions of the Inca empire.
Past and present in this place come together around one of the most emblematic places of the Inca culture and its mysteries continue to amaze us.
During an expedition made up of divers from the Navy and Peruvian experts in oceanography, held during the month of October 2002, the remains of what could be a lost city, built by a predecessor village Inca, under water found from the lake.
LOCAL WOMEN LEGENDS:
Legend has it that the sun god, pitied the state of barbarism living people, sent his sons; born from the foam of the lake, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, in order to civilize and teach men.
They then delivered a barretilla, requesting them where they were to seek inserting it into the soil and the site where it sank designate the place where was founded the capital of his empire.
Obeying God's command, the couple emerged from one of the islands of Lake Titicaca, "now called Isla del Sol" and headed north in search of place to establish the imperial city. After several days of travel and fruitlessly sink the floor, they reached the hill beyond the barretilla Huanacaure and sank the first blow. So there, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo founded the capital of the Inca Empire, fulfilling its mission.
Manco Capac taught men the secrets of agriculture as farming, the planting of seeds and the production of instruments needed for such tasks. He also taught them to build houses, roads and aqueducts. Mama Ocllo, meanwhile, taught women to spin and weave, to make dresses and do housework such as cooking, washing, etc.
And so, according to legend, he began the civilization of the Incas. Plus there are other equally beautiful, about the origin of the #Inca Empire.