The Tourism Association of Leymebamba, Amazonas, Peru is organizing a cavalcade (horse ride) from May 14 through May 20, 2023. They have asked to use some of the proposed Gene Savoy Route for their event. The route, proposed by Gene Savoy Xplorations (GSX), seeks to publicize the finds that the legendary American explorer Gene Savoy, Sr., discovered in the 1960s and later from the 1980s through the early 2000s. His great discoveries include the fabled last stronghold of the Incas, Vilcabamba, and the mighty citadels of the Chachapoya civilization in the northeastern part of Peru Gran Vilaya and Gran Saposoa.
Martin Chumbe, GSX’s agent in Chachapoyas, Peru, has been asked to be part of the organizing committee. He said, “Because of the great contribution of Gene Savoy, the ancient Chachapya culture is known throughout the world.” The cavalcade will begin in Leymebamba and then visit sites discovered by Savoy, including Gran Chivani, Vira Vira, and Atuen. Discovery of these sites is recorded in Savoy’s acclaimed book, Antisuyo: The Search for the Lost Cities of the Amazon.
Gene Savoy Xplorations is a major sponsor of the event and has granted permission for the cavalcade to use the name of Gene Savoy. Gene Savoy Xplorations, through its representative in Lima, Ismael Seoane, is working with the Peruvian government to acknowledge the Gene Savoy Route in northeastern Peru just as it recognizes and promotes the Inca Trail, which has become famous for its connection to Machu Picchu.
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