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Machu Picchu
is one of the World's top mystery sites. A complex of ancient ruins
located over 2.300 meters high on top of a steep mountain the
Peruvian Andes.Built by Incas, the hidden city of Machu Picchu was
never discovered by the Spanish conquistadores, which have raided
the whole Inca Empire, inflicting massive damage on the indigenous
Andean culture.This city remained hidden from human eyes until
American historian, Hiram Bingham accidentally came across it in
1911.Today, almost fully preserved, this lost city of the Incas
remains the most important heritage left to us by the Inca
civilization.In December 1908, Bingham attended the First Pan-American
Scientific Congress in Santiago, Chile. It was there that he decided
to follow the old Spanish trade route from Buenos Aires to Lima, and
it was to that end that he traveled to Lima and hence to Cusco.In
Cusco Bingham made the acquaintance of one J.J. Nunez, then prefect
of the Apurimac region, who invited him on the arduous trip to the
ruins of Choquekirau, thought at the time to be the site of
Vilcabamba, the much sought "last resting place of the Incas."
Machu Picchu
is the most important tourist destination in Peru, attracting
thousands of visitors every year from destinations across the world.
Tourist attractions in Machu Picchu are truly fascinating that never
fail to mesmerize the visitors in the very first sight. Set on a
hilltop at 2300 meters (7546 ft) above sea level, Machu Picchu is
the most impressive and spectacular accomplishment of the mighty
Inca Empire. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, Machu
Picchu is known worldwide for its amazing Inca ruins. Travour has
carefully selected the most popular tourist attractions in Machu
Picchu, Peru.
Major tourist attractions in Machu Picchu
include the Fountain Caretaker's House, Ceremonial Baths, Temple of
the Sun , Temple of Three Windows , Inca Bridge, and the Intihuatana
- a large block of limestone used as a solar observatory and for
Inca ceremonies. The Machu Picchu Sanctuary is other must see
attraction, known for its spectacular natural environment and unique
varieties of flora and fauna. If you love some adventure, then hike
to Huayna Picchu and Winay Wayna . For more adventurous, trekking to
Inca Trail can be a wonderful experience. So what're you waiting for?
Go ahead and book an exciting sightseeing tour of Machu Picchu tour
with Travour, and have an experience of lifetime.
Transportation
To get to Machu Picchu you must travel direct by train from Cusco to
Aguas Calientes town and from there, you will have to take a bus
provided by the six different agencies which cover the route up to
the citadel that comes and goes with no schedule starting from
6:30am until 5:30pm.Peru Rail is the name of the railroad Company
and offers a variety of services to Machu Picchu, from San Pedro
Station, in Cusco, to Aguas Calientes.
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