La Paz est la capitale de facto la plus haute du monde.

The Inca citadel was built in the mid-1400s. It was brought to worldwide attention in 1911 by the explorer Hiram Bingham.

Farmers near Lake Titicaca began cultivating potatoes around 8,000 years ago. The region still grows thousands of native varieties in many colors and shapes.

On the Chile–Argentina border, Ojos del Salado rises to roughly 6,893 meters, making it the tallest active volcano on Earth.

The Qhapaq Ñan linked the empire's mountains, deserts and coasts. It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.