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© South American Pictures/ Tony Morrison

Peru. Vilcabamba range and Rosaspata / Vitcos. This area was a sacred place for the Inca and the flat area is covered with over 20 constructions and plazas. The majority are in a poor state after more than four centuries of weathering and neglect. Vitcos was mentioned by 16th century Spanish chroniclers as a landmark on the route to the last hiding place of the Inca known as Vilcabamba.