andes region

Surveys the history, climate, geography, culture, religion, and economics of the three Andean countries of South America.

Explores the history and culture of the ancient Inca civilization of Peru; and examines such sites as the fortress of Sacsahuaman, Machu Picchu, and a Moche tomb.

Children from many areas of southern Peru use different forms of transportation to travel to the Inti Raymi festival in the city of Cusco.

Surveys the living conditions in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia for the people and unusual animals that live there.