Peru - Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

"Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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A wonderful multi-view of twenty pictures of Machu Picchu, Peru. Thanks to Maria of Peru who mailed the postcard inside an envelope to me. Postmarked October 4, 2013 and arrived in Penang Island on October 17, 2013.

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A closer up view of Machu Picchu. Postmarked December 11, 2010 and arrived in Penang on February 1, 2011. Thanks to Jessie who was visiting Peru.





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Another majestic view of Machu Picchu with a hot air balloon. Nice stamp of Luis de Velasco. Thanks to Rene of El Salvador.





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Main plaza of the citadel of Machu Picchu. Nice bird stamp. Thanks to "Cottonwood" of USA who was visiting.





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Wow... a cool view of Machu Picchu with a llama. Nice Lake Titicaca stamps used. Thanks to Klaus who was visiting Peru.





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Machu Picchu at Cusco in Peru is one of the New 7 World Wonders. A popular tourist destination, it is an incredible stone architecture and cultural wonder of the Inca civilisation perched high up in the Andes mountains. Thanks to Tomyamkung of Japan who visited this awesome place and sent this nice postcard with Peruvian postage stamp.

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Machu Picchu, Peru with a llama. Beautiful postcard. Postmarked June 2, 2022. Received July 25, 2022. Thanks so much to DAO of UK. DAO has been sending me postcards from faraway countries for many years. Appreciate it very much and happy travels always.

Peru - Río Abiseo National Park

"The park was created in 1983 to protect the fauna and flora of the rainforests that are characteristic of this region of the Andes. There is a high level of endemism among the fauna and flora found in the park. The yellow-tailed woolly monkey, previously thought extinct, is found only in this area. Research undertaken since 1985 has already uncovered 36 previously unknown archaeological sites at altitudes of between 2,500 and 4,000 m, which give a good picture of pre-Inca society." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

View of Rio Abiseo National Park. A limited print postcard made in Europe. Thanks to Inigo of Spain.

Peru - Sacred City of Caral-Supe

"The 5000-year-old 626-hectare archaeological site of The Sacred City of Caral-Supe is situated on a dry desert terrace overlooking the green valley of the Supe river. It dates back to the Late Archaic Period of the Central Andes and is the oldest centre of civilization in the Americas. Exceptionally well-preserved, the site is impressive in terms of its design and the complexity of its architectural, especially its monumental stone and earthen platform mounts and sunken circular courts. One of 18 urban settlements situated in the same area, Caral features complex and monumental architecture, including six large pyramidal structures. A quipu (the knot system used in Andean civilizations to record information) found on the site testifies to the development and complexity of Caral society. The city’s plan and some of its components, including pyramidal structures and residence of the elite, show clear evidence of ceremonial functions, signifying a powerful religious ideology." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Sacred City of Caral-Supe, Peru. Thanks to Inigo of Spain.

Peru - City of Cuzco

"Situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cuzco developed, under the Inca ruler Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production. When the Spaniards conquered it in the 16th century, they preserved the basic structure but built Baroque churches and palaces over the ruins of the Inca city." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Panaromic view of Main Plaza of Cuzco. Nice condor bird stamp used. Postcard sent on February 16, 2010 and arrived in Penang on March 22, 2010. Thanks To Juan of Peru.






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Night view of The Compania de Jesus Church in the Main Plaza of Cuzco. Cool spider stamps. Thanks to Rene of El Salvador who was visiting.





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Fountain in Plaza de Armas in Cuzco. The surrounding buildings are built atop Inca ceremonial foundation. Thanks to Ruth.






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Aerial view of the imperial city of Cuzco, Peru. Thanks to Rafal of Germany who mailed this postcard on vacation in Peru. Postage label used.

Argentina - Bolivia - Chile - Colombia - Ecuador - Peru - Qhapac Ñan, Andean Road System

"Qhapac Ñan, Andean Road System (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) is an extensive Inca communication, trade and defense network of roads covering 30,000 kilometres. Constructed by the Incas over several centuries and partly based on pre-Inca infrastructure, this extraordinary network through one of the world’s most extreme geographical terrains, linked the snow-capped peaks of the Andes – at an altitude of more than 6,000 metres – to the coast, running through hot rainforests, fertile valleys and absolute deserts. It reached its maximum expansion in the 15th century, when it spread across the length and breadth of the Andes. The Qhapac Ñan Andean Road System includes 273 component sites, spreading over more than 6,000 kilometres. They were selected to highlight the social, political, architectural and engineering achievements of the network, along with its associated infrastructure for trade, accommodation and storage, and sites of religious significance."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Map of Inca trail or Andean Road System in Peru. Thanks to Luk of Belgium who visited Peru.

Peru - Manú National Park

"This huge 1.5 million-ha park has successive tiers of vegetation rising from 150 to 4,200 m above sea-level. The tropical forest in the lower tiers is home to an unrivalled variety of animal and plant species. Some 850 species of birds have been identified and rare species such as the giant otter and the giant armadillo also find refuge there. Jaguars are often sighted in the park." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

A wonderful postcard showing the map and multi-view of Parque Nacional del Manu - Manu National Park as well as Tambopata National Park of Peru. Thanks so much to Maria of Peru who mailed this postcard inside an envelope. Postmarked October 4, 2013 and arrived in Penang island on October 17, 2013. It is a very special postcard as it is my 900th World Heritage postcard collected. Yippee!

Peru - Huascarán National Park

"Situated in the Cordillera Blanca, the world's highest tropical mountain range, Mount Huascarán rises to 6,768 m above sea-level. The deep ravines watered by numerous torrents, the glacial lakes and the variety of the vegetation make it a site of spectacular beauty. It is the home of such species as the spectacled bear and the Andean condor." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Parque Nacional Huascaran, Ancash, Peru. Nice beetle stamp. Thanks to Jane of Peru.

Peru - Chavin (Archaeological Site)

"The archaeological site of Chavin gave its name to the culture that developed between 1500 and 300 B.C. in this high valley of the Peruvian Andes. This former place of worship is one of the earliest and best-known pre-Columbian sites. Its appearance is striking, with the complex of terraces and squares, surrounded by structures of dressed stone, and the mainly zoomorphic ornamentation." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Gran Templo de Chavin. Chavin is a 3 hour drive from Huaraz. Sent on June 21, 2010 in Peru and arrived in Penang on July 31, 2010. Thanks to Ruth.

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Multi-view of Chavin de Huantar. Thanks to Jane of Canada who mailed this postcard from Lima, Peru.

Peru - Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa

"The historic centre of Arequipa, built in volcanic sillar rock, represents an integration of European and native building techniques and characteristics, expressed in the admirable work of colonial masters and Criollo and Indian masons. This combination of influences is illustrated by the city's robust walls, archways and vaults, courtyards and open spaces, and the intricate Baroque decoration of its facades." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Church of Yanahuara, Arequipa, Peru. Nice stamps of Lake Titicaca. Thanks to Steve who was visiting.






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Arequipa, Peru. Thanks so much to Flor of Lima, Peru.

Peru - Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Pampas de Jumana

"Located in the arid Peruvian coastal plain, some 400 km south of Lima, the geoglyphs of Nasca and the pampas of Jumana cover about 450 km2. These lines, which were scratched on the surface of the ground between 500 B.C. and A.D. 500, are among archaeology's greatest enigmas because of their quantity, nature, size and continuity. The geoglyphs depict living creatures, stylized plants and imaginary beings, as well as geometric figures several kilometres long. They are believed to have had ritual astronomical functions." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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The Nazca Lines are the enigmas of the past. Drawings of moneky, dog, sun and moon, whale, man with hat, hummingbird, sundial, parrot, flamingo, looms, flower, llamas, killer whale, trapeze and condor. Nice stamp of Gaspar de Zuniga y Acevedo. Thanks again to Rene of El Salvador.




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Wow... amazing postcard showing all the major Nazca drawings. This is my first postcard of Peru. The card was missent to Bangkok and so it was a miracle it reached my mailbox. Thanks to Tham of Malaysia who visited Peru.

Peru - Historic Centre of Lima

"Though severely damaged by earthquakes, this 'City of the Kings' was, until the middle of the 18th century, the capital and most important city of the Spanish dominions in South America. Many of its buildings, such as the Convent of San Francisco (the largest of its type in this part of the world), are the result of collaboration between local craftspeople and others from the Old World." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Night view of Plaza de Armas and Casa de Gorbierno of Lima. Beautiful spider stamps used. Thanks to Rene of El Salvador who was travelling.






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The Cathedral and Archibishop Palace of the Main Plaza of Lima. Lima is the capital of Peru. Nice stamp of gas industry of 550 used. Thanks to "Cottonwood" of USA who was visiting Peru.






Postcard 3
Paseo de la Republica of Lima - the capital of Peru. Nice stamps too. Thanks to Ruth who had sent me postcards from Brazil and Uruguay.



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Peru - Chan Chan Archaeological Zone

"The Chimu Kingdom, with Chan Chan as its capital, reached its apogee in the 15th century, not long before falling to the Incas. The planning of this huge city, the largest in pre-Columbian America, reflects a strict political and social strategy, marked by the city's division into nine 'citadels' or 'palaces' forming autonomous units." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Ruinas de Chan Chan. Ruins of Chan Chan near Trujillo of Peru. Nice coffee stamps used. Thanks to Ruth.