Every continent offers something unique. Europe is littered with old churches and Victorian villages, Asia is bursting with colorful temples and Australasia boasts some of the world’s finest beaches. When it comes to ancient ruins though, nowhere holds more sacred and mystical sites than South America.
Here are the essentials.
Machu Picchu (Peru)
Translating to “The Lost City of Incas”, Machu Picchu is one of the most beautiful ancient sites in the world. This is largely down to the fact that the ruins are immersed in the clouds.
Kuelap (Peru)
Kuelap dates all the way back to before the Incas (pre-1400s) and is a stunning fortress built to hold off attacks. The nature surrounding the forts are the most beautiful part though.
Chan-Chan (Peru)
Chan-Chan contains impressive citadels that were built some 1500 years ago.
Iximché (Guatemala)
There are many Mayan ruins in Guatemala but we have picked out Iximché as they are easily accessible but are rarely crowded with big groups of tourist. This means you can properly take in the mystery surrounding the sites without hundreds of people taking photos.
Lost City (Columbia)
The Lost City was not discovered until the late 20th century. Although the ruins do not compare to those in Peru, the hiking roots are breathtaking.
