First glimpse at Machu Picchu

We are not lazy..it is our honeymoon...

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March 19th 2008
Machu Picchu can be seen a number of ways. For the tough and adventurous: a 4-day trek over the Inca Trail...many times in the pouring rain, insects and bug bites, hiking at 7,000-9000 ft. elevation, with the pain and sweat, all so you can see Machu Picchu as the sun breaks over the mountians as the Inca did 600 years ago. For those of us who are a little more lazy: a beautiful train ride, an ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more