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MACHU PICCHU
REMAINS |
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL CLUSTER
Three thousand feet above Urubamba Valley,
Peru, stretch two mountains, Machu Picchu (Old Mountain) and Huayna
Picchu (Young Mountain). On a cloud-draped ridge between the two
peaks lies the site of Machu Picchu, part of the estate of the Inca
king Pachacuti [AD 1438-1471]. The site is made up of single
buildings arranged in groups, along streets, adjacent to plazas and
terraces. Most of the buildings are residences, some of white
granite masonry such as that seen in the city of Cuzco. Some of the
buildings, which must have been for special purposes, are partly
carved into the bedrock and partly built from finely cut white
granite.
Due to its impressive buildings and gorgeous
natural surroundings, Machu Picchu is among the seven "wonders of
the world". |
Archaeological Cluster |
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HISTORICAL SANCTUARY
The sanctuary, surrounded by majestic snow-capped
mountains, it is easy to appreciate the diversity of flora and
fauna, it is an attraction for local people and for tourists.
The Inca architecture was among the finest prehistoric architecture
in the world. Examples can be seen in Cuzco and Ollantaytambo, and
of course here at Machu Picchu. The building style is characterized
by exquisitely cut masonry, placed together completely without
mortar. The raw material was granite, worked by stone and sand into
irregular shapes that fit together like a gigantic puzzle. Some
stones have as many as thirty facets worked into the surface, and as
a result, the faces of the stone fit together so tightly that a
needle won't fit between them.
Those are only few reasons for visiting Machu
Picchu in a unique experience:
a wonderful combination of creativity art and the
wildness of nature. |
Historical Sanctuary |
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WAYNA PICCHU
The "Young mountain" in the Quechua language.
Machu Picchu represents the face of the Inca looking upward towards
the sky, with the largest peak, Huayna Picchu (meaning Young Peak),
representing his pierced nose and also the duality templance and
balance withing Machupicchu (Machupicchu = Old Mountain and
Huaynapicchu =Joung mountain)
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Wayna Picchu |
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INCA TRAIL
Following Bingham's footsteps,
the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is
rated among the ten best trekking trails in the world because of its
striking beauty, ancient Inca ruins and diverse ecological zones.
This route traverses very diverse terrains, from high desert plateau
to tropical Andean rainforest.
Following an ancient Inca trail, we will be walking past mysterious
archaeological sites half-cloaked in jungle overgrowth that makes it
look like you are discovering them for the first time.
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Inca Trail |
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MANDOR
WATERFALLS
in the astounding scenery from ground level. From town we’ll walk
out of town along the road, and then pick up the railroad tracks
which follow the river when the road ends. From here we view the
steep mountain cliffs all around, jutting straight into the sky far
above. After about an hour along the river we’ll turn away from the
river and head up a side stream toward the Mandor Waterfall.
Although we are hiking in the Machu Picchu sanctuary, there are some
homesteads scattered throughout, and as we get away from the river
we pass through an orchard with fruit trees before transitioning
into cloud forest. About 20 minutes later we reach the waterfall,
with a small pool nearby that allows a quick swim before or after
our picnic lunch. We’ll then retrace our steps back to town, with a
total hiking time of about five hours.
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Mandor Waterfalls |
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HOT SPRINGS
this small town, which is well known for its thermal baths, has
blossomed into a popular overnight destination for travellers to
Machu Picchu that offer all of the necessary infrastructure and are
one of the main natural resources for medical therapy, being an
ideal treatment mode for ailments such as rheumatism. They also
provide a great way to relax, get rid of stress and toxins, enhance
your metabolism and avoid high blood pressure, among their other
properties. |
Hot Springs |
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