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Machu Picchu – Peru
High above the clouds in the Andean mountains of Peru establishes the legendary Inca city of Machu Picchu.
No Visitors to Peru once losing the incredible view of this mysterious city.
Hiram Bingham discovered Machu Picchu in 1911 with the help of local farmers. It is the most famous monument in South America. Shrouded in legend, the true purpose of Machu Picchu is still under much debate. Many contradictory explanations of its existence and the fact that it could not be found by the Spanish have emerged. One of the most popular explanations states that Machu Picchu was a kind of place royalty holiday Cusco. The Inca themselves, probably forgot it, so even the Spanish can not find the city more. To this day, cities still lost in the area. Choquequirao is another site recently and found many others still continue to elude explorers. The most famous of all is the Paititi, the City of Gold and the final withdrawal of the Incas.
No matter the amount of gold any of these places could be argued, is difficult to imagine that cities can Machu Picchu compete in beauty. Perched high in the Andean mountains, with breathtaking views of the Urubamba River valley and down and up Huayna Picchu, the beauty of Machu Picchu is hard to grasp. Upon entering the city for the first time, you can hear the sighs many visitors who are affected by the incredible view. The pictures can prepare you not for what they will experience. No wonder the city attracts many New Age people every day.
Machu Picchu is Peru's most popular attraction and probably also its most visited place, although he lives in a remote area can only be reached by train or bus or train and walk along the Inca Trail. You will to take the train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. You can travel by tourist train, train or outrageously expensive Vistadome Hiram Bingham train. The trip takes 4 hours Betwen 3,5 leg. In Aguas Calientes has several accommodation options. Located at the foot of the mountains where Machu Picchu is located. The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge at the entrance to the city offers the best views of the city by night for wealthy travelers. Shuttle buses will take you from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
The travelers get the best view of the city from the hut keepers, uphill from the entrance. From here you can plan your attack on the city. Machu Picchu is divided in three sectors, the Royal District, Industrial District and the District Sacred. The sun palenque (or Intiwatana) is probably the most famous archaeological treasures found Sacred District. It is the best preserved of South America. Others were shot down by the Spanish during the conquest. The Temple of the Sun and the Temple of Three Windows are other important places in the Holy District.
You can hire a guide or take your time to explore the city on your own. Whichever way you choose, there are things amazing to discover, as a special stone quarry impressive technique of splitting the stone documents used by the Incas.
You should bring abundance of water, a raincoat and something to eat. There is no food inside the site and the only other restaurants besides the one at the Sanctuary Lodge is located in Aguas Calientes. The train from Cusco arrives around 10 am and leaves at around 15:00. There are plenty of opportunities to eat in Aguas Calientes. As you may have guessed from the name of the city, you can find hot springs in Aguas Calientes. After a day of hiking in Machu Picchu can immerse yourself in a relaxing bath.
For more information about Machu Picchu: Machu Picchu photo guide
About the Author
Andre Gunther is a professional photographer and travel writer.
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