Are you ready for an exciting South American adventure to Peru and Bolivia with Dr. Robert Schoch, Ph.D., including a rare private visit to see the Nazca Mummies?
Join renowned geologist and author Robert Schoch, Ph.D., and his wife, Catherine Ulissey, on a guided tour through majestic archaeological sites in Peru and Bolivia. With Dr. Schoch’s expertise, explore the possibility that some of these sites may date back to a remote pre-diluvian period and were later re-used by other civilizations.
You’ll be in excellent hands with our local guide, Jorge Luis Delgado, a Chakaruna and descendant of the Incas and Aymara native culture. His award-winning tour company has led memorable journeys to sacred sites for over 30 years. We’ll be staying at his Taypikala Hotels, located in the breathtaking Andes
Greet the morning sun amongst the glorious vistas of Machu Picchu one of the new 7 wonders of the world. A well kept secret by the Quechua people of the region and hidden from the world for centuries. Archaeologist Hiram Bingham led by an 11 year old boy saw the ancient city for the first time in 1911 and world wide attention was brought to this magnificent feat of architecture indicating the presence of an advanced civilization.
We will have an exclusive private visit to explore the mysteries of the anomalous humanoid mummies discovered in the desert near Nazca, Peru. Leading researchers investigating these findings suggest that the Nazca Mummies may represent one of the greatest scientific discoveries of our time.
Caral is believed to be one of the oldest known cities in the Western Hemisphere. The Caral civilization was pre-Columbian, and the reason for the city’s abandonment remains a mystery. One of the largest pyramids in the complex, known as the Pirámide Mayor, stands nearly 100 feet tall and is considered to be as old as the Egyptian pyramids.
Amaru Muru, also known as Hayu Marca or Willka Uta, meaning 'Place of the Sun' or 'Gate of the Gods,' is a majestic rock structure steeped in mystery and ancient legends. A stunning doorway is carved into the rock wall, facing east toward Lake Titicaca, the Island of the Sun in Bolivia, and the distant, sacred snow-capped mountains
We will take a private boat to visit the beautiful Isla del Sol, originally known as Titi Khar'ka, meaning 'Rock of the Puma,' from which Lake Titicaca gets its name. This island is a sacred place for the Aymara people and is believed to be the birthplace of the Inca Empire. It is home to over 80 ancient ruins, many predating the Inca civilization, including the Chinkana and Pillkukayna.
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Dr. Robert Schoch, a bestselling author, is renowned for his groundbreaking research on ancient civilizations from geological and anthropological perspectives. He earned his Ph.D. in Geology and Geophysics from Yale University. Schoch’s research challenges conventional chronologies and interpretations of ancient history, particularly regarding the development of civilization.
In the early 1990s, Schoch demonstrated through studies of the Great Sphinx of Egypt that civilization may date back much earlier than traditionally believed. Since then, he has expanded his research to sites worldwide, including Turkey, India, Easter Island, Peru, and Bolivia. He argues that civilization is not merely 5,000 or 6,000 years old but dates back to the end of the last Ice Age, around 12,000 years ago.
Dr. Schoch's books include Forgotten Civilization (revised and expanded 2021), Origins of the Sphinx, The Parapsychology Revolution, and a children’s book co-created with his wife, Adriana and the Ancient Mysteries: The Great Sphinx.
For 30 years, Jorge Luis's award-winning tour company has led unique, memorable journeys. He is fluent in Aymara, Quechua, Spanish, and English and is the owner of the Taypikala Hotels, beautifully located in sacred Andean sites.
Jorge Luis embodies the wisdom of the Inka and Aymara cultures. His approach adds a spiritual dimension to each power site visit, offering participants a deeper connection to the land and its elements.
He brought public attention to the Aramu Muru Doorway, an inter-dimensional portal in the Hayu Marca mountains. Jorge Luis has also been featured in more than ten episodes of Ancient Aliens on the History Channel. We are honored to journey with a guide of such profound knowledge.
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