Tag: Peru
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Rainbow Mountain Cusco, Peru: Elevation and how to climb
One of Earth’s geological wonders, Rainbow Mountain, sits 17,000 feet above sea level in the Andres of Peru. Despite its elevation, there are various trekking experiences. Each route to Rainbow Mountain presents a distinct experience, offering its own mild difficulty and charm. Why the Rainbow Mountain in Peru is so colorful Vinicunca, as the rainbow…
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Unlocking the secrets of the Sword-Billed Hummingbird’s open beak
The Sword-billed hummingbird has the longest beak in proportion to its body compared to any other bird. Why is this, and what secrets are behind the Sword-billed Hummingbird’s open beak? Let’s have a look. First of all, look at that extensive beak, much longer than the bird’s body. Beakonomics: Measuring Up the Sword-Billed Hummingbird The…
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Peru’s Waterfall of the Bride: Unveiling nature’s wedding dress
Is nature greater than any human artist? There’s a beautiful 55-foot waterfall outside the city of Cajamarca, Peru, that forms the shape of a bride in her wedding dress. Like Lebanon’s Baatara Gorge Waterfall, the waterfall of the bride is one of Peru’s best-kept secrets. The water source for the cascade is a cave that…
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The top 10 architectural wonders of the ancient world
Journeying through history, we encounter timeless architectural marvels reflecting our ancestors’ brilliance. This post explores the ancient world’s top 10 wonders that still captivate us. 1. The Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) Constructed circa 2580-2560 BCE, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest, largest pyramid in the Giza complex. It was constructed for Pharaoh…
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Puya Raimondii, the flower spike that’s “Queen of the Andes”
Puya Raimondii is a bromeliad species (flowering plant) native to Bolivia and Peru. That’s the same family as pineapples, which the inflorescences (a collection of flowers arranged on a stem) resemble in full bloom. The so-called “Queen of the Andes” stands up to 50 feet high, with a trunk stretching to heights of 16 feet…