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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Machu Picchu


There are several places in the world which are very intriguing and famous for their historic architecture. However expecting to see the amazing sites in a place like Machu Picchu is actually the most wondrous thing. It is located about 2350 meters above sea level and the flora and fauna includes some of the most exotic flowers lie Orchids. Many popular historians have visited this place and discovered the hidden amazing beauties and revealed to the rest of the world. Located well above in the Urubamba Valley of Peru it has the most amazing scenic views to offer. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and there are some concerns on tourism for the Peru government. Ecologically Machu Picchu has to be treated very delicately by tourists as it represents the rich heritage of the Inca tribes.

There are three main areas in this lace, agricultural, religious and historical. What you notice among the three kinds of laces is a distinct harmony and form. All of them have been arranged neatly with through planning and the only difference is that this kind of planning was done some thousands of years ago.
Visiting the religious areas gives an insight into a whole new world where god existed in other forms and also a great revelation into how people worshipped their beliefs.
Trekking the Inca trail can be exorbitant as it has something hidden at every step of your way.  Many tourists vouch that it can be a very intellectually stimulating experience.
Exploring the hill side and viewing the exotic and picturesque surroundings is also a never ending experience.


  

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