An incredible find for me here in Atlanta! This mural is by Peruvian artists, Entes y Pesimo. So different from anything I’ve seen here, obviously. I felt immediately transported back to South America.
23JUN13. Atlanta, GA.
Tag: Peru
MACHU PICCHU, PERU: PACHACUTEC
“Pachacutec: Ruler of the Incas from 1438-1471 and the founder of the greatest royal dynasty in Inca history. (Often compared to Alexander the Great.) He launched a building program that created many of the most famous works of Inca architecture, including Machu Picchu and Qoricancha.” From “Turn Right at Machu Picchu” by Mark Adams
18OCT12. Machu Picchu, Peru.
MACHU PICCHU, PERU: “FORTRESS CITY”
During the Spanish Conquest that destroyed much of Cuzco, the fortress city of Machu Picchu was able to lie undetected by the pillagers.
18OCT12. Machu Picchu, Peru.
MACHU PICCHU, PERU: 1911
Hiram Bingham III discovered the glorious Machu Picchu in 1911. Well, discovered it for the outside world. It was known to locals for years.
18OCT12. Machu Picchu, Peru.
CUSCO, PERU: ON THE WAY TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
We took a taxi from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and one stretch was so stunning, the taxi driver hearing my gasps, asked if I’d like him to pull over for a bit. “Yes, please!”
17OCT12. Cusco, Peru.
CUSCO, PERU: (Former Inca Empire)
Plaza de Armas
La Catedral De Cuzco
Built in 1945 by Christian Palestinians who were seeking refuge in Cuzco. This is their gift of gratitude to the town of Cuzco.
The Statue of Cristo Blanco (White Christ)
Cuzco Before a Rainstorm
Tucked Away in a Courtyard off of Calle Marques
View of Cuzco from Qoricancha
OCT12. Cusco, Peru.
LIMA, PERU: LIMA CENTRO
View of the Plaza de Armas
Cathedral of Lima attached to the Archbishop’s Palace
Government PalaceGuards at the Palace
Flower at Huaca Pucllana
The remains of a great Pyramid (a Step Pyramid that had no vaults inside, just a solid structure) in the Miraflores district of Lima, built during the period of 200-900 A.D. It sits surrounded by Lima’s modern commerce. The whole place served as a ceremonial and administrative center for the advancement of Lima culture.
Old Building in Lima Centro
Seafront in Lima
Bohemian Area in Barranco
Old Wooden Train Restaurant in Barranco
14OCT12. Lima, Peru.
CUSCO, PERU STREET ART & GRAFFITI: “CHUNCHO”
I looked up “Chuncho” and basically at the time of the Spanish conquest, The Chuncho people lived in the forest east of Cuzco in communal housing and survived mostly through hunting. I don’t know what this piece represents, but I find it interesting to see the word “chuncho.” Artist unknown. 20OCT12. Cuzco, Peru. (iPAD, Instagram Lo-Fi Aspect.)
CUSCO STREET ART & GRAFFITI: “FORBID URINATING DEATH PENALTY”
Literally translated from European Spanish, this means “Forbid Urinating Death Penalty.” I have no idea what this could mean culturally or politically. Artist unknown. 20OCT12. Cuzco, Peru. (iPAD, Instagram Lo-Fi Aspect)
CUSCO, PERU STREET ART & GRAFFITI: TWO DRAGONS
Green and Black Dragon Heads. Artist unknown. 20OCT12. Cuzco, Peru. (iPAD, Instagram Lo-Fi Aspect)