1
a
: a member of the Quechuan peoples of Peru maintaining an empire until the Spanish conquest
b
: a king or noble of the Inca empire
2
: a member of any people under Inca influence
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Denver police reported the crash near South Platte River Drive and South Inca Street at 6:51 p.m., according to a post on X.
South Platte River Drive is closed for the crash investigation.
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Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024
From creating personal mosaics in Italy to exploring Inca ruins in Cusco on horseback, these are the best Airbnb experiences to book for your next vacation.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2024
The Inca Bridge, offered on Circuit 1 tickets, is accessed by a relatively short walk from the heart of Machu Picchu–and allows visitors a chance to escape the bustle of busier areas.
—Elissa Garay, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2024
Two of the biggest items on her list are hiking to Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel in Peru, and watching swimming at the Olympic Games.
—Michael Cody Stephenson, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2024
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Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024
From creating personal mosaics in Italy to exploring Inca ruins in Cusco on horseback, these are the best Airbnb experiences to book for your next vacation.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2024
The Inca Bridge, offered on Circuit 1 tickets, is accessed by a relatively short walk from the heart of Machu Picchu–and allows visitors a chance to escape the bustle of busier areas.
—Elissa Garay, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2024
Two of the biggest items on her list are hiking to Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel in Peru, and watching swimming at the Olympic Games.
—Michael Cody Stephenson, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Inca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Inca. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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