Monday, December 16, 2019, Pisco (General San Martin), Peru
PISCO (GENERAL SAN MARTÍN), PERU Named for the Quechua word for “bird,” the small city of Pisco was established by Spaniards in 1640 near the original indigenous settlement. In its early days, the city was bolstered by its nearby vineyards and the grape brandy they produced, which soon took on the city’s name. As you explore the Plaza de Armas, sample the sweet tejas , small treats made with pecans and dried fruits. Here, the mansion of Jose de San Martin stands adjacent to the grand Municipal Palace. Outside Pisco, the remarkably preserved Tambo Colorado recalls the Inca civilization with its adobe remains. The site is named for the generous use of color on its walls, still visible today. The site owes its name to the abundant use of colors on the walls. Thanks to favorable (very dry) environmental conditions, many walls at Tambo, both internal and external, retain enough residual colored paint t...