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The Visitors come from all parts of the world and travel Peru, not only to see Machu Picchu, one of the Wonders of the World,
A young Inca Tern. Photo taken at Salaverry, Peru.
The Inca is the most aberrant member of its family and is placed in its own monotypic genus. Its body is charcoal grey, with dark black primaries and black cap, and bright red bill and legs. The most distinctive feature of this species are its prominent white moustaches which, starting at the base of the bill, are quite long and curl down around the cheek. The Inca Tern is primarily coastal occurring from north central Chile to Ecuador. It is quite common along near shore waters where it forages for anchovetta but are most easily found along rocky coasts where they breed on sea cliffs and guano islands. Though highly distinctive at close range, from a distance, this species can easily be confused with the Grey Gull, especially juveniles, but note structure and especially on the adult, the bright red bill.
DESCRIPTION
The four-day Inca Trail trek will reward you with a stunning combination of the Cusco’s Incan sites, mountainscapes and cloud forests. Because we run our own treks, we can ensure the fair treatment of our porters and the quality of food and equipment so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is physically challenging but worthwhile, and the excursion is within the ability of most reasonably fit.
It is a 45-km (30 miles) hike, with 3 high passes to be crossed, one of which reaches an elevation of 4200m (13776 ft). The inca trail is often steep, and it may rain even during the dry season. The temperatures at night may fall below zero, so it is important to come prepared.
www.sapadventures.net/ The Inca Trail is a magnificent, well preserved Inca Trail route which connects Machu Picchu with what once were other regions of the Inca Empire, and today it is one of the world’s most popular treks. This four-day walk goes from the highlands of 4,200mts and down through the cloud forests to finally arrive at Machu Picchu - 2,380mts
THE Inca Trail
The Inca Trail Empire was the most sophisticated culture in the “New World”. By force of “divine right” and with a mastery of engineering, agriculture, economic, and most importantly, administrative skills, the Incas united warring tribes throughout the Andes under a common language and single religion, creating one of the most fabulous of ancient empires – the Tawantinsuyo.
At its height, the Inca Trail Empire had an extensive network of roads running the length and breadth of the Andes; more than 2,500 miles. These stone-paved trails connected the highland valleys with the coast.
"In the 15th century Inca Pachacutec conquered and began to rebuild the town of Ollantaytambo, constructing terraces for farming and an irrigation system. These huge terraces make up what is called the Fortress or Temple Hill. The town became home to Inca nobility. After Inca Pachacutec’s death, the town and its surroundings fell to the hands of his family and then eventually to those of Inca Manco. Inca Manco used Ollantaytambo as a retreat from the attacks of the Spanish. The fortress of Ollantaytambo, originally built for religious purposes, was the site of a major battle, one of the only successful ones against the conquistadors." theonlyperuguide.com/
Our first day visiting the Inca ruins at Ollantaytampo, Peru, we came across a a lovely young lady wearing her native attire. Asking her parents for permission and taking her picture, she showed her heritage and smile to everyone.
The Inca statue of Plaza de Armas in Cusco. The bell tower of Iglesia San Francisco can be seen in the background
La autovía de Inca, desde el puente de la carretera que lleva al Puig de Santa Magdalena.
The Inca highway from the bridge of the road leading to the Puig of Santa Magdalena.
www.sapadventures.net/ If you would like your group to be "closed", meaning you would like a private service only for you or your family or friends, this is entirely possible. With this tour you are given more flexibility to walk at your own pace and have the guide to yourselves. Everything is done so that the trek is nothing of a 'roughing it' experience. You will only carry a small day-pack (which should include items such as a waterproof jacket, sun protection cream, insect repellent, water and camera) – porters will carry the rest of your personal belongings. In general you will have an all round more personal service!
At the time of making your reservation, kindly indicate that you would prefer this option;
Ancient Americas Gallery, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Inca Dove, Tortolita Colilarga, San Juan, Tórtola, , by Luis Vargas, Coronado, San José, Costa Rica, noviembre 2019.
Reino: Animalia
Filo:Chordata
Clase: Aves
Orden: Columbiformes
Familia: Columbidae
Género: Columbina
Especie: C. inca
(Lesson, 1847)
inca against spanish chess set.... only visible in the picture is the inca side.... taken at dia do sp-ñol - memorial da américa latina - são paulo - brazil....
jogo de xadrez incas contra espanhóis.... a foto mostra o lado dos incas.... feita no dia do sp-ñol - memorial da américa latina - são paulo....
Inca Trail Description:
Visitors come from all parts of the world to Peru, not only to see Machu Picchu but to walk the Inca Trail, the most famous hike in South America. They come to see the ruins and the scenery which makes this trail so famous. The total distance of the Inca trail is approximately 43 kilometres, departing from the place known as Kilometre 88. To begin the trip, one crosses the narrow bridge at Kusicancha, and afterwards heads towards the left hand side of a forest of Eucalyptus trees. Camping on this night is either in Wayllabamba or Llullucha. The second day is more difficult, as you have to climb to 4200 metres at the Pass of Warmiwañusqa (Dead Woman’s pass). The third day is the longest, but also the most interesting for many people as you can visit impressive ruins like Runkuracay and Sayaqmarca. Camping is either in Phuyupatamarca or Wiñayhuayna. On the final day many groups leave early to see the sun rise over Machu Picchu from the Inti Punku (sun gate). The remainder of the day is spent exploring this fabulous ancient city.
The fanciful tag in the museum speculated that these water jugs, the main surviving form of inca pottery, illustrate various men displaying the fine textile work of their women. They are said to be displaying "shirts" that illustrate local designs. Textile designs and clothing was an important form of socialization and kinship bonding, to identify a people, a culture, a family or another form of kinship. All were thought to be distinct and representative of some social group, who took pride in their designs.
Inca Trail specialist Chakana Adventure Travel is a specialists tour operator and travel agency offering challenging small-group treks and tours, throughout Peru, as well as individually created tailor made itineraries, we aim to discover the spectacular wilderness areas, fascinating native cultures and diverse wildlife of this spellbinding country.
My first view of Choquequirao was a glimpse of these terraces on the mountainside from across the valley Tuesday afternoon. Very impressive!
Columbina inca
Tortolita Colilarga (San Juan, Tórtola)
Chomes, Puntarenas
Historia Natural
Reproducción
Su nido consiste en un platón débil hecho de paja, ramas delgadas y pedazos de vegetación, colocado de 1 a 8 m. sobre un árbol (sobre todo en especies con espinas). Ponen 2 huevos de color blanco. Se reproducen de abril a agosto, posiblemente hasta octubre.
Alimentación
Recogen semillas y cascajos de terrenos despejados o con vegetación esparcida.
Comportamiento
Forman parejas o bandadas pequeñas.
Descansan y duermen sobre árboles. Los machos cantan desde perchas elevadas, incluso en cables de luz y antenas de televisión.
Habitat y Distribución
Habitat
Viven en áreas abiertas con poco bosque, sabanas, bosques secundarios, bordes de bosque, pastizales, áreas urbanas y semiurbanas. Descansan y duermen en árboles.
Distribución
En la actualidad es una especie residente abundante a lo largo de las bajuras del noroeste; continúa hacia el sur y disminuye gradualmente a lo largo de la faja costera, por lo menos hasta Quepos. Es común en el Valle Central hasta Ochomogo, por el este, y es poco común o raro por lo menos hasta Paraíso. En este siglo ha ido extendiendo su distribución hacia el sur. La primera comunicación acerca de su presencia en el país ocurrió en 1928, al norte de Guanacaste; en 1937 ya era común en el sur de Guanacaste, y en 1964 ya había llegado al Valle Central, al oeste de San José; en los años setenta llegó a Cartago y Quepos.
Distribución fuera de Costa Rica
Se ubica desde el suroeste de E.U.A. hasta Costa Rica.
Distribución de Area de conservación
GuanacastePacifico CentralTempisqueArenalCordillera Volcanica CentralOsaAmistad Pacifico
Descripción
Descripción científica
Mide 20 cm. y pesa 52 grs. Es pequeña, grisácea clara, con un escamado negro, y presenta una cola larga con bordes blancos.
En el macho adulto la frente y la región inferior es rosa grisáceo claro, y avanza gradualmente a blanco crema en el abdomen. Por encima es gris parduzco, más claro en las coberteras alares mayores. Presenta un escamado negruzco leve en la cara y la parte delantera del cuello y el pecho. En las otras partes el escamado es más abundante. Muestra bastante rufo en el forro de las alas y las bases de las remeras (ver imagen. Las timoneras centrales son grisáceas y las laterales son negruzcas con el borde ancho y la puntas de color blanco. El iris es rojo, el pico y la cera negruzcos, y las patas son de color carne.
La hembra es parecida, pero por debajo muestra muy poco o casi nada de tinte rosado, y un escamado más abundante en la cabeza y el pecho. Los especímenes juveniles son similares a la hembra adulta, pero presentan más café por debajo y el escamado menos definido. La zona sobre el área loreal es clara. Las plumas del manto exhiben un moteado subterminal anteado. El escamado oscuro es más llamativo, especialmente en las coberteras alares.
Información taxonómica
Reino: Animalia
Filo: Chordata
Clase: Aves
Orden: Columbiformes
Familia: Columbidae
Género: Columbina