When people from others countries ask me, Where are you from? (I am from Peru), sometimes they don't know where's Peru, but when I say Machu Picchu immediately they recognize Peru. Machu Picchu was City of Incas is located in the Andes Mountains in the Urubamba River Valley. The city was building in the 15th century, after that was abandoned. In 1911 an American Historian Hiram Bingham discovered "The Lost City of Incas". In 1981 Machu Picchu was declared Historical Sanctuary and Word Heritage for UNESCO. Now Machu Picchu is one f the New Seven Wonder of the world.
Why Machu Picchu how tourist destiny? First all, Cuzco was the Capital of The Inca Empire. You will find history and a beautiful city. Also, yo will find other places in The Sacred Valley; Ollantaytambo and Pisac are two of them. For another hand, the trip is really wonderful. If you want to go Machu Picchu you need to arrive to Cuzco, after you need take a train and landscape is amazing.. You must not lose that! The train arrive in Aguas Calientes that is a little and magical city. There are many hotels and restaurants where you will find typical food.
For all the reasons, history, beauty, magic, delicious food and many things for do Cuzco is your best option to go.
When I saw the picture of Machu Picchu initially, I really wanted to travel. I hope that someday I'll travel Machu Picchu !
ReplyDeleteThat looks like an amazing place to visit! I just hope that there aren't too many tourists there.
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When people from other countries ask me, "Where are you from?", sometimes they don't know where Peru is.
How has Machu Picchu become a tourist destination?