From 100 Facts for 100 Years of Machu Picchu - #33

By Catharine Hamm | Los Angeles Times Travel Editor

33. Hiram Bingham thought he had found Vicabamba, the true  "Lost City of the  Incas"" which was said to be where the Incas took refuge from the Spaniards.

After Cusco fell to the Spanish, Manco Inca Yupanqui was named king of the Incas.  He cooperated with the Spanish for a while.  Then while the Spanish began feuding between each other he took advantage by recapturing Cusco in 1536.   The Spanish regained control of the city and Manco Inca retreated to Vilcabamba where he and his successors ruled for another 36 years leading revolts against the Spanish.