Probably one the most powerful empires in the history of mankind, the Incas had a great influence in many South American countries. They spread from southern Colombia to central Chile during the 12th century and settled during 250 years until Spanish invaders, lead by Francisco Pizarro, conquered the “New World” in 1533. The city of Cuzco was established as the main capital and the common language was Quechua, which is still widely spoken in Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador.

The Incas were a type of farmer-soldiers who developed magnificent forms of agriculture at spectacular heights and their society was based on communal type. Everyone belonged to an Ayllu, a clan of families who shared a piece of land, animals and crops.

Nowadays, Bolivia is an interesting mix of cultures where mainly Quechua and Spanish occupy the main portion. More than half of the population still lives in the traditional way and the country is home to some of the richest cultural treasures of the Inca Empire: Lake Titicaca, Tiwanaku and the Island of the Sun. Bolivians believe strongly in Mother Earth (Pachamama) and the God of the Sun (Inti).