the City of Cusco selected the disc's design as its official symbol and coat of arms. Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian Walk down the historic streets of Cusco, Peru ...

THIS week’s cover story deals with an ancient civilization, a mountainous area over 4,000 miles long, a struggling country and a remarkable Latin American politician who hasn’t been involved ...

The vicuna occupies an important place in the heart and soul of Peru. The llama’s smaller, more elegant relative is the country’s national animal and graces its flag, coat of arms and coins.