Tuesday, March 19, 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 incredible to first see the amazing Machu Picchu is just as the Incas did, by hiking the Inca Trail and Crossing the spectacular rope bridge over the Urubamba River. Approached like this the ruins dwarf the approaching traveller. This magnificent experience is only for those brave enough the do it the hard way, and hike this spectacular continent.

It is easy to see why this is a world-class destination for tourists and is easily the best in Peru. Its designation as a World Heritage Site was a no-brainer, and it was even recently voted one of the Seven wonders of our world. A visit quickly makes it obvious that this is not mere hype, but is the true reality.

While it is situated in the Andes, it is at a much lower altitude than nearby Cusco which was the former Inca capital city. It enjoys a much milder climate as a result, and it is relatively easy to breathe as the air is not too rarefied for comfort. It is virtually surrounded by a coil of the Urubamba River and would have been very easy to defend, although it does not seem to have been militarily significant.

The presence of mineral spring waters at Aguas Calientes on the fringes of the ancient city give a clue as to the reason for its establishment in this spot. These springs still have therapeutic value, and hikers can enjoy the luxury of a really relaxing rest here, while muscles have a chance to rid themselves of accumulated toxins and recover. Such springs have always had a special significance for people.

This city at Machu Picchu seems to have been spiritually significant to the Incas as well as possibly having been a place where the ruler came to enjoy the benefits of the waters. When it was built, the religion was state as well, just as in so many other old cultures. This is perhaps why the whole conception is so magnificent.

There is a also lot else to see on a tour. There are great hiking trails throughout the stupendous mountains and winding between enormous trees in the forests. By hiking it you will come to realize why the Incas only built foot or llama paths and the wheel is only found in toys: even today the terrain is still incredibly difficult and the country so vast and underpopulated. Hiking makes it easier to understand the viewpoint.

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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