Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun is the annual recreation of an important Inca ceremony and brings multitudes of visitors to Cuzco, Peru. For a week of festivities culminating in a long day, of an elaborated costume parade and celebrations of La Fiesta del Sol at the nearby fortress of Sacsayhuamán on […]
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The ruins of Machu Picchu are divided into two main sections known as the Urban and Agricultural Sectors, divided by a wall. The Agricultural Sector is further subdivided into Upper and Lower sectors, while the Urban Sector is split into East and West sectors, separated by wide plazas. The central […]
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Getting to machu Picchu the access is Aguas Calientes, recently renamed Machu Picchu Pueblo. There are two considerations: Hike the Inca Trail by booking at least 3 months ahead at an agency. Benefits: see wonderful scenery and other Inca ruins; get to Machu Picchu before other travelers. Risks, Difficulties: medium […]
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Since it was discovered on July 24, 1911 by Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu has been considered, by its extraordinary magnificence and harmonious structure as one of the architectural and archaeological monuments of the planet’s most important. 2000 Located 400 meters above sea level in the province of Urubamba, department of […]
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The Sacred Valley of Peru winds its way between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, parallel to the Vilcanota River. Accessible from the city of Cusco, the stunning landscapes of this region are composed of numerous rivers flowing down gullies and valleys that are home to indigenous communities and important archaeological […]
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Pachacutec, The Inca Emperor this is one of the most important and powerful Incas of the entire Empire, was the 9th Inca of the whole Empire. His victories made him a name in the Peruvian and universal History. According to Guaman Poma de Ayala, a native chronicler said that this […]
Read More The location of Machu Picchu is 70 mi (112.5 km) northeast of the city of Cusco, at 7,890 ft (2,400 m) above sea level, within the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, which comprises a large area of the province of Urubamba in the Cusco Department. It is surrounded by a huge […]
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In the beginning of the time, many fabulous people lived in the world, Gods, semi gods and founders of the most important civilizations, like Rome, Greece, China and many others. But one has a unique and significance beginning: The Beginning of the Inca Empire, who has a fantastic legend about […]
Read More ¿Why is it important Machu Picchu? Beside of being one of the most interesting places to visit in Perú, this site was an important and sacred place to the entire Tahuantinsuyo Empire. The way that it was built, the inaccessible and rugged location puts Machu Picchu as a unique place, […]
Read More The principal museum is the Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum of Machu Picchu, which have more than 300 pieces between pottery and jewels made of gold, silver and copper. When Hiram Bingham arrive to Machu Picchu, he took many pottery pieces and other artifacts that he found while he visited […]
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Read More Always everybody heard about that the Amazing Citadel made by Pachacutec in the Empire Inca. Located in Peru at 7.000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains. And describe how amazing is this citadel but they don’t realize that is more than that. Machu Picchu was a citadel lost […]
Read More All the travelers of the world that choose Peru as their next destination, have one gold in mind which it is Travel to Machu Picchu and see close this impressive wonder built a long time ago by the Incas Empire. Of course there two popular ways to the […]
Read More Weather in the Andes is generally hard to predict because its mountainous geography spans tall peaks, low valleys, and highland plateaus. This creates many altitudinal zones, each with a different climate and temperature characteristics. Machu Picchu resides in a tropical cloud forest between the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Basin. […]
Read More Machu Picchu is the most visited place when you travel to Peru. This architectural marvel limestone without mortar, dating from the mid fifteenth century, is situated on a high plateau in the depths of the Amazon jungle. Is accessible by train from Cuzco or, if you dare, make the journey […]
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Go by train is part of an amazing voyage to know Machu Picchu. Its recommendable to book in advance, and count with a tour guide that understand well the culture and can clarify all your doubts and questions; so you’re not going to waste your time, safe money and optimize […]
Read More If there’s a city with so much ancient and modern culture, where past, present and future are in the same place is Machu Picchu Cusco, the first is the modern wonder, and the other is the city where the Incas develop his Empire. Selection Machu Picchu travel programs, please make […]
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Machu Picchu is the symbol of the culture alive in Peru, and every year shows their magnificent to the entire world let´s check how you can get the tickets to visit this architectonic monument considerate a World Heritage by the UNESCO. Many years ago, there was no limit of space […]
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Arequipa, the White city Arequipa is one of the most important cities in Perú, being the cradle of many judges and jurists, known also as the juridical town. The nickname white city comes because the material employed on the constructions of the houses is with a material brought from thee […]
Read More If you want to spend sometime and feel the adrenaline, you cant miss the adventure sports in Machu Picchu. When you’re on travel vacation, you must check the possibilities of making some other things besides visiting the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, there are also many things that you got to put […]
Read More Many artists found inspiration with the wonder that is Machu Picchu, many musicians have wrote about the Sanctuary and his magnetism, greatness and his ancestral knowledge. One of the first bands that create a conceptual album with the Machu Picchu theme is Los Jaivas, a Chilean band of folk-rock, who […]
Read More All the Machu Picchu pictures you’ll find online can’t and won’t compare the detailed labor that the Incas had to put on, in order to get this amazing result. Not only Machu Picchu but lot’s of archaeological sites spread through Peru show the perfection that this culture had in mind, […]
Read More The complex of Machu Picchu, located in Peru is undoubtedly the most important and most visited in South America receives hundreds of thousands of tourists, is known as the ancient sacred city of the Incas. It has a unique beauty that attracts tourists from around the world and the fact […]
Read More This legend was told by one of the most important chronicles of the XVth century, Garcilaso de la Vega, El Inca, who was son of a Spanish captain and an Inca princess called Chimpu Ocllo. Because of that, Garcilaso was able to have many stories and legends from a very […]
Read More The gastronomy in Machu Picchu is varied, due to his enormous diversity in Perú, That’s because people like the Incas should be able to harvest every kind of product that taste and makes good for the entire Empire. Products like potatoes, yucas, sweet potato, oca, olluco, and many others complete […]
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QORIKANCHA The famous Sun Temple of Qosqo was and is in practice a synthesis of the Inka`s organization, architecture and religion; that had already reached the summit of their level by the year 1438. It possibly represented the “Navel of the World”; therefore, the world’s center in the pre-Hispanic Andean […]
Read More The imperial City of Cusco, known for the entire world because is one of the wonders of the world and not for less, it’s an impresive and beautiful city, which squares, walls and buildings are a reason to be amazed. This city which had captivate turist and researchers its located […]
Read More The city of CUSCO capital of the Inca Empire, nominated by the UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity, because of its magnificent architecture and also cultural richness. CUSCO means in quechua “navel of the world”, because for the Incas this site represents the center of all: life, culture, military […]
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Many species are living for centuries in the Sanctuary, but only one is the queen of all plants and living creatures, with over 300 species and many colors, this plant is such a beautiful thing to observed and smell, that’s why Machu Picchu, The Land of the Orchids, must live […]
Read More The citadel of Machu Picchu has had several periods of occupation. Taken from the chronicles, the construction style and ceramics found has deducted the following: Initial Period: 1300 AD Classic Period: 1400 AD Imperial Period: 1533 AD Transition Period: 1533-1572 AD Read more about Machu Picchu History: The Story of Machu Picchu Rediscovery Machu […]
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