Cuzco is an ancient city located in the Peruvian ANDES. It was the capital of the INCA Empire and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The INCA were the indigenous people of Peru, and their empire stretched from modern-day Ecuador to Chile. Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish conquistador, conquered the INCA Empire in 1533, and Cuzco became part of the Spanish Empire. The term 'ANDEAN' refers to the mountain range that runs through Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. The term 'Incas' refers to the people of the INCA Empire, while 'INCA' refers to the rulers of the empire.