
A walk along the Inca Trail: The ruins from above
by thirdeyemom
Greetings from the Inca Trail…wish you were here! Photo of the ruins of the Inca hillfort of Huillca Raccay in Peru. The first day of the world-famous trek along the Inca Trail in Peru brings you to the fantastic hilltop ruins of Huillca Raccay. The Incas built this watch fort here since it offered the perfect view up and down the Urubamba Valley as well as the entrance to the Cusichaca valley, allowing them to watch for upcoming enemies and […]
Categories: By thirdeyemom, Photography, The Inca Trail • Tags: Culture, Hiking, Nature, Peru, The Inca Trail, Travel