PAITITI Season 2 – Episode 2 – The New Sacred Valley of the Incas

During this period, Thierry and his group explored the Lacco and Chunchusmayo valleys, located north of Cusco. They uncovered dozens of previously unknown Inca sites: fortresses, small agricultural centers, necropolises, and entire cities populated by hundreds of buildings. Located on an ancient Inca trail, these ruins seem to curiously point towards the north of the department. Soon, testimonies from Matsiguenga Indians mention a mysterious mountain and monumental ruins hidden at its summit. Thierry is convinced: it can only be Paititi. In July 2012, thanks to a satellite image from Astrium, he spotted a strange square formation measuring 1,000 meters on each side, right in the heart of the Megantoni National Sanctuary. Located north of the Lacco Valley, our explorers seem to have reached the gates of the legendary city.

Duration : 1 h 21 mn