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Ychsma Mummies Discovered…On Far Horizons Peru Itinerary!

The Ychsma people ruled a large area of Peru, until the Inca conquered it just 63 years before the Spanish Conquistadors came and pillaged Peru in 1470. Now four...
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Queen Rania, Far Horizons, & the Splendors of Jordan!

The Royal Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a charming land that has preserved a remarkable character unlike any other in the Near East. Ruled by King Abdullah, the...
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Scandinavia: Nordic Skies and the Midnight Sun

Did you know that the summer solstice sun never sets at the Arctic Circle, and above that latitude the summer sun continues to shine at midnight for days...
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The Maya Hieroglyphics…

Deep in the remote southern area along the border with Guatemala, recent excavations have exposed remains of pyramids and cities that until recently, were nearly impossible to reach. Hieroglyphic...
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The Zoroastrian – India Connection!

The Parsis, devotees of the Zoroastrian religion, came to India from Iran around 1,000 years ago.  They are followers of one of the oldest religions in the world,...
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The Trail of Gonzalo Guerrero & the Maya people He Supported

Five hundred years ago the first contact between the great civilizations of Mesoamerica and Europe was just beginning. But it did not begin with Cortes’ landing in Mexico in...
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Who was Frederick Catherwood? Far Horizons explains…

Who was Frederick Catherwood?  Here’s the incredible story… One day in 1839, English explorer Frederick Catherood and American explorer John Lloyd Stephens climbed the crumbling steps of the...
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Who were the Toltecs? And why are they so mysterious?

The Toltecs are the most mysterious and controversial group from ancient Mesoamerica. The interpretation of their importance to the greater cultural traditions of the region have ranged from seeing...
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What is Easter Island’s “Tapati Festival?”

On Far Horizons’ Easter Island Tour Including Tapati Festival, you can experience a truly unique history and culture. Learn more about the Tapati Festival.
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