Globe Trekker: Peru

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  • NR
  • 2013
  • 48 min

Globe Trekker: Peru is a documentary travelogue film that chronicles the journey of Megan McCormick, a travel expert who travels solo across South America's Peru. The movie's highlight is how the expert uncovers Peru's exciting terrain and immerses herself in its ancient cultures. In the beginning, McCormick lands in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. The expert explains Incan culture, and the origin story of The Empire, followed by visiting some of the most impressive archeological sites, including the famed Machu Picchu. The audience is exposed to the history and the well-preserved structures of The Empire, and they learn how the Incans were able to construct such exquisite structures without modern technology.

Moreover, McCormick goes to a high Andean plateau to interact with some of the local people who have preserved their traditions and way of life for over thousands of years. McCormick also visits the fascinating markets of Pisac and Chincheros where people trade in local produce, textiles, and crafts.

The movie also highlights one of Peru's most prominent dishes, Ceviche, and how to prepare it. McCormick parts for the coast, the place where the dish was created. She arrives at Lima, a city where Michelin-starred restaurants serving Ceviche can be found. McCormick visits the home-style restaurants where one of the locals teaches her how to prepare the dish. The expert also goes to the city streets to taste street food, including delicious BBQ chicken.

Traveling along the coast, McCormick finally arrives at Nazca. The place is famous for its ancient geoglyphs, also commonly referred to as the Nazca Lines. The geoglyphs are drawings etched into the ground, visible only from the air. The expert flies over the area, offering the audience a bird's eye view of the spectacular and mysterious Nazca Lines.

Moreover, McCormick travels to Lake Titicaca, one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, located on the border between Peru and Bolivia. McCormick visits the floating reed islands located on the edge of the lake and meets some of the local families. The people explain to her how they have maintained their way of life on the floating reed islands for hundreds of years.

Furthermore, McCormick visits the pre-Inca ruins of Tucume, also known as the Valley of the Pyramids. The expert explains how, according to legend, the pyramids served as tombs and places of worship for the Lambayeque, Sican, and Chimu peoples. McCormick also explores the different chambers in the structures and the jewels and treasures found with the mummified remains.

In summary, Globe Trekker: Peru is an excellent documentary that takes the audience on an informative and breathtaking journey across Peru. The movie educates viewers on the Incas, locals, and other important facts about the South American country. The movie is an excellent source for travelers who want to have a greater perspective on the country's history and geography before visiting.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2013
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    48 min