Click the "HQ" button in the player. My tour of Machu Picchu. It shows (briefly) the standard journey from Cusco, Peru to Aguas Calientes by train then Machu Picchu by bus in the Andes Mountains of Peru. wikipedia: Machu Picchu (Quechua: Machu Picchu, "Old mountain") is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2400 meters (7875 ft) above sea level. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 km (50 mi) northwest of Cusco. Often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu is probably the most familiar symbol of the Inca Empire. It was built around the year 1450, but abandoned a hundred years later, at the time of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. Forgotten for centuries, the site was brought to worldwide attention in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, an American historian. Since then, Machu Picchu has become an important tourist attraction. It has recently come to light that the site may have been discovered and raided several years previously, in 1867 by a German businessman, Augusto Berns. It was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. It is also one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls. Its primary buildings are the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows. These are located in what is known by archaeologists as the Sacred District of Machu Picchu. In September of 2007 ...
El Wayna Picchu es realmente un lugar increíble, mágico, terriblemente bello, donde el silencio lo invade todo y quedan grabados a fuego esos momentos inolvidables. Foto - En la cumbre del Wayna Picchu - www.panoramio.com Aguas Calientes Peru. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machu Picchu Tourist Attractions Machu Picchu, a city built during the 1460 and 1470 AD, is situated high in the Andes Mountains in Peru. Everything inside this city from the complex and refined gardens to the multifaceted bridges and channels was intended to give travelers and locals an idea about the blessed relationship of nature and mankind. Best time to Visit Macchu Pichu If you are planning to travel to Macchu Picchu, the best time to visit is during the off peak months from April to May or September to October. Fewer travelers go to see Macchu Picchu during these months providing you with ease in traveling without the stress of queuing with hoards of travelers going to and from. You can have the chance to enjoy every glimpse within the city during Sundays when less people go there. In case the crowds increase during noontime and you want to avoid this assembly, you can settle to visit a nearby attraction like the Huayna Picchu or the Inca Bridge then go back to Macchu Picchu when the crowd is easier to handle. Macchu Picchu Attractions Temple of the Sun- Visiting the city opens up the chance to see many historic and magnificent attractions that are ...
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Josh treads boldly in the footsteps of Hiram Bingham, the legendary explorer. What new discoveries await him high in the Andes? * Archeology gets a fresh new face in this exciting series. * Travel to the stunning, enigmatic Incan city and discover its secrets. * Hosted by adventurer Josh Bernstein, President and CEO of the world's oldest and largest wilderness survival school. It is undeniably one of the great wonders of the world, and one its great mysteries. Forgotten by foreigners until 1911, the glorious mountaintop city of Machu Pichhu has fascinated and puzzled scholars since Hiram Bingham was lead there by local Quechuans. His rediscovery of the ancient citadel sparked a revolution in our understanding of American cultures. But many mysteries remain and ever-intrepid Josh Bernstein follows Bingham's footsteps to the LOST CITY OF THE INCA to explore its enigma. He builds a log bridge across a raging river, examines the stonework at the site, and reviews ancient manuscripts to discover the "true" purpose of Machu Picchu.
Travel Channel Places of Mystery Mystical Machu Picchu. The city of Machu Picchu was a spiritual and astronomical center for the Incan culture. Walk the paths of ancient kings as experts and Incan descendants share their knowledge of the mysterious healing powers of the Inca's rocks and water fountains.
This is a movie I made of our trek through the Andes Mountains. Our journey to Machu Picchu was extremely tough but we eventually got there (4 days later). This is one of the best things I have ever done. I strongly recommend to hike if you are able and not take the train. The Inca Trail is a mysterious place and the views are breathtaking. Hopefully this movie will inspire you to visit the Lost City. Enjoy and watch all the clips and tell me what you think... Every man dies but not every man lives!
Often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu is the perfect place to vacation if you are looking for culture, history, and amazing architecture. It literally means "old peak" and it stays true to its name. Many people travel there just to see the jagged peaks that rise high above the city which has become a symbol of the Inca Empire. Since its rediscovery in 1911, Machu Picchu tours and vacation packages have increased in popularity with people all over the world.
Taking a trip to Machu Picchu has been primarily about seeing the ruins of this small but extraordinary city. As a completely self contained city, it has astonishing views and natural agriculture that you simply can't see anywhere else in the world. Bird watchers, eco-tourists, and nature lovers come from everywhere to experience this mind-blowing locale.
All Machu Picchu vacations start at some point in Cusco which is in the Southeast Andes of Peru. Usually travelers fly to Lima and then on to Cusco, which will then give them several options for traveling on to Machu Picchu. Most people opt to take the tourist train which takes just under four hours. Another way to travel to and through the city is by way of the Inca Trail. You can hike for either two days or four days depending on your experience level.
When vacationing in Machu Picchu you have two hotel choices, although there are more in the nearby city of Aguas Calientes. Both the Sanctuary Lodge and the Pueblo hotel are very different but very unforgettable. Many vacation packages include stays of up to seven nights in either the luxurious Sanctuary Lodge, or the cottages located right near the ruins at the Pueblo hotel.
The inspiring ruins are best explored with a guide who can truly do them justice. The guide will be able to explain and tell stories about the fauna, history, and people who once settled in this beautiful city.
