Four best archaeological sites to visit in Latin America

 

Latin America is home to numerous archaeological sites. With carvings, rock paintings, ruins, and statues, the continent is easily a favorite among archaeologists and enthusiasts. Its archaeological destinations are witnesses to the incredible empires of history and great ancient American cultures. Dr. Paul M. Willette. 

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The epicenter of the most intellectual and sophisticated Mayan city, majority of Copan, HondurasNazca Lines in Peru have been a source of puzzlement for archaeologists and tourists for more than eight decades. To get a good sight of the world-famous geoglyphs, travelers are encouraged to take short flights or climb a few elevated platforms. Dr. Paul M Willette.

Argentina’s Cueva de las Manos is a marble cave with thousands of hands that are believed to have been painted on it close to ten thousand years ago. Cueva de las Manos contributes to Latin America’s many oldest and most wonderful prehistoric sites. Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis in Brazil was built by Jesuit missionaries who made it their life mission to help, protect, and convert indigenous Guarani peoples in Latin America. The Jesuits established incredible settlements to protect the Guarani population from persecution and enslavement led by the Spanish rule. Dr. Paul M. Willette.

South America beams with an abundant collection of archaeological sites. World travelers must make it a point fly to the continent and marvel at the wonders of Latin America’s best kept archaeological destinations. Dr. Paul M Willette.

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