El Viaje a las Islas de la Polinesia | Túpac Yupanqui, el Inca que Cruzó el Pacífico

In the second half of the 15th century, the Inca Empire embarked on one of history's most enigmatic expeditions. Under the command of Túpac Yupanqui, son of Pachacuti, a fleet of rafts set sail from the coasts of present-day Peru and Ecuador with an objective that defies all logic: to navigate westward, venturing into the vast Pacific Ocean. This video explores the possible Inca voyage to the Pacific islands, mentioned in chronicles as Auachumbi and Niñachumbi. Could the Incas have reached regions as distant as Polynesia, including archipelagos like the Marquesas Islands or Mangareva? Through historical sources such as those of Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa and Miguel Cabello Valboa, and modern theories inspired by explorers like Thor Heyerdahl, we analyze this expedition from a critical perspective. Discover how log rafts worked, the use of guaras (a type of sail) as a navigation system, and the maritime knowledge inherited from the coastal peoples of northern Peru. This technology allowed them to cross thousands of kilometers of ocean long before the arrival of Europeans in the Americas. Tupac Yupanqui's Overseas Voyages. We also explore the possible routes, including stopovers at places like Easter Island, and the impact of this journey on the history of the Inca Empire. Was it a real expedition or a mythical construct passed down through oral tradition? This documentary combines Inca history, pre-Columbian navigation, Pacific exploration, and historical analysis to answer one of the most fascinating questions: How far did the Inca Empire really extend? ☀ Stay up-to-date on our WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCL... 🔔 Subscribe to "Andes Legends" - #AndesLegends ________________________________________________ #TupacYupanqui #IncaTraverse #JourneyToThePacific #PacificIslands