| The weaving of Chinchero contains graphic designs that symbolize many of the festivals and rituals in the Incan culture. |
| The Mapuche, normally a peaceful tribe, successfully defended their freedom and territories against first Incan and later Spanish colonists. |
| It is said that its very high protein and amino acid content played a major role in the spread of the Incan civilization. |
| Originally spoken during the Incan empire, Quechua is still spoken by about 13 million people in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, and Chile. |
| The first stop on their five-day tour was Cusco, the ancient Incan city perched at 11,200 feet. |
| To the Quechua Indians, respect must be given to Pachamama, the Incan earth mother. |
