Saturday, March 16, 2013

Explore The Wonders Of Peru With A Machu Picchu Trekking Vacation

By Andreas Paschar


The number of amazing tourist destinations in South America is Huge. With so many fascinating ruined cities, the awesome Andes mountains and amazing forests, there is an incredible amount to take in. By choosing a Machu Picchu trekking tour, you will be able to take in the essence of all the magic that is to be found in this magnificent continent.

Probably the most spectacular way of first encountering magnificent Machu Picchu is from the Inca trail crossing the rope bridge over the Urubamba river, just as the Incas did. Viewed like this its full splendor is immediately apparent. Unfortunately, this experience is only available to hikers, so many travelers miss this truly amazing experience.

This area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and by far the most popular in Peru. It richly deserves its status as a World Heritage Site and also was recently voted as one of the Seven Wonders of the World in Internet voting. Anyone visiting it soon becomes aware that all the accolades are fully justified.

Despite its mountain-top situation, It enjoys a reasonably mild climate as its altitude is much lower than the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, which is fairly close. This makes it easier for hikers unaccustomed to the high altitudes prevalent here to breathe in comfort. Although there is no evidence in the structures of a military nature, it would have been extremely simple to defend if necessary, protected by the Urubamba river as it is.

The presence Aguas Calientes and its associated warm mineral waters represent the most likely choice of this place for the city. These springs are very healthful and relaxing and there is much to be gained from just allowing yourself to relax and enjoy. As with any other mineral spring, this presents a great chance to rest tired muscles and recoup that abundant energy every hiker desperately needs.

Machu Picchu seems to have been of great spiritual significance to the Incas as well as a Royal retreat. To the Incas, the state and the religion were one, as was the case in many ancient civilizations. Whatever the reason, great efforts were put into building this city, and the architecture is absolutely mind-boggling.

Apart from the glories of this ancient cultural center, there is much else to see. The hiking trails wind through the mountains and traverse incredible forests in various places. Hiking brings home just why the Incas put so much effort into the roads, and did not develop wheeled carts beyond the stage of toys for children. This sort of personal experience is one reason for preferring to hike.

Taking a Machu Picchu trekking vacation is the best way to get acquainted with all there is on offer. It is a simple matter to arrange your itinerary to include whatever you would prefer to experience of either South America or Peru. Because hiking brings you face-to-face with the amazing forests of the Amazon as well as the peaks of the Andes, it is the best way to conduct your tour. With the increasing number of threats coming from climate change and industrialization, it is better not to wait too long.




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